Germany Proposes Ending Tax-Free Bitcoin Sales After 2026
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Germany's government is moving to close a tax loophole that has allowed cryptocurrency investors to sell holdings tax-free after holding them for at least one year. Under a bill being prepared by the Federal Ministry of Finance, digital assets acquired from 2027 onward would no longer qualify for this exemption. Cryptocurrencies purchased before the end of 2026 would grandfathered under the current rules, preserving their tax-free status. The shift would introduce a 25% flat tax on gains from newly acquired holdings, aligning crypto with traditional capital asset treatment.
- Assets bought through end of 2026 keep tax-free status; the new regime applies only to future purchases.
- A 25% flat tax on crypto gains would take effect from 2028 for the newly acquired holdings.
- The change narrows Germany's competitive advantage as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction on tax grounds.
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