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  1. Legality of Investing in Crypto Yes, it is legal for an F-1 student to invest in cryptocurrency in the United States. There are no specific restrictions on investing in cryptocurrencies for international students under F-1 status. You can buy, sell, and hold digital assets just like U.S. citizens or residents. However, F-1 students are prohibited from engaging in any kind of work or earning income without authorization. The key issue is how your investment activities might be interpreted in terms of your visa status. 2. Passive vs. Active Involvement Passive Investment : If you are simply buying and holding cryptocurrency as a passive investor (without actively trading or engaging in day trading), this should generally not pose an issue with your F-1 visa status. As long as your investments are not a source of income (i.e., you’re not trading to earn money actively), it’s usually fine. Active Trading : If you engage in frequent trading, especially in an attempt to earn ...