CryptoLens Blog

Practical guides on crypto tax, portfolio management, DeFi, and trading strategies — written for UK investors.

Tax6 min read

How to Calculate Crypto Tax in the UK (2025/26 Guide)

A step-by-step guide to calculating Capital Gains Tax on cryptocurrency in the UK, including HMRC rules, allowances, and common pitfalls.

10 April 2025

Guides5 min read

What Is Ethereum Gas? Fees Explained Simply

Understand Ethereum gas fees, how they work, why they spike, and practical tips to pay less on every transaction.

8 April 2025

Strategy5 min read

Dollar-Cost Averaging Crypto: Does DCA Actually Work?

Learn what dollar-cost averaging is, see real historical data on DCA vs lump-sum investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and decide if DCA is right for you.

5 April 2025

Tax6 min read

Tax-Loss Harvesting for Crypto in the UK: A Complete Guide

Learn how to legally reduce your crypto tax bill by strategically realising losses, while staying within HMRC rules.

3 April 2025

Reviews5 min read

Best Crypto Portfolio Tracker in 2025

A comparison of the top crypto portfolio trackers in 2025, including features, pricing, and which one suits different types of investors.

28 March 2025

Culture5 min read

The Biggest Crypto Fumbles: Coins People Sold Too Early

Stories of the most painful early crypto sells in history, plus how to check your own wallet for fumbles you might not know about.

25 March 2025

DeFi5 min read

How to Track Your DeFi Positions Across Chains

A practical guide to monitoring liquidity pools, staking, lending, and yield farming positions across multiple blockchains.

20 March 2025

NFTs5 min read

How to Track Your NFT Portfolio Value

Learn how to accurately value your NFT collection, track floor prices, and understand the metrics that matter for NFT investors.

15 March 2025

Strategy5 min read

Crypto Whale Watching: Why Big Wallets Matter

Understand why tracking large crypto wallets (whales) can give you an edge, and how to interpret whale movements without falling for traps.

10 March 2025

Tax6 min read

HMRC Crypto Reporting: What You Need to Know

Everything UK crypto holders need to know about reporting to HMRC, including deadlines, penalties, and how to stay compliant.

5 March 2025