The reason why NFT artwork is worth millions isn't just for a speculative market so another chump will buy it from you at a higher price, but it also has another value. Like all artwork it is used for tax avoidance. The high price of NFTs allows a wealthy elite to squirrel away millions to accrue value without being taxed. They are more handy than a real piece of artwork or some expensive property in London because a digital image isn't vulnerable to physical damage or maintenance costs. It's obvious why this shit is exploding.
Artwork pays capital gains in the US upon sale yes
They can use loopholes like buy/sell in cheaper places by moving artwork around for sale and 1031 exchanges where they reinvest gains into more assets in the same tax year.
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Apparently they are using QOF funds to defer gains tax for NFTs
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