Germany Moves to Abolish Crypto Tax Exemption
- Tax Policy Shift: Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has finalized a plan to abolish Germany's one-year holding period exemption for cryptocurrencies, which is expected to be approved by the Federal Cabinet this week, imposing a 25% capital gains tax on crypto gains and significantly impacting investors' tax liabilities.
- Reform Embedded in Budget: This initiative is part of the 2027 federal budget aimed at addressing a €98 billion deficit, alongside spending cuts in health, social welfare, and pensions, indicating a strategic shift in government tax policy under fiscal pressure.
- Industry Opposition: The Bitcoin Bundesverband, Germany's main crypto industry body, opposes the change, framing it as a disguised tax hike that contradicts earlier coalition promises, and raising concerns about potential constitutional and structural issues under Germany's equal protection principle.
- Historical Context and Challenges: This marks the fourth attempt to eliminate the holding period exemption in 18 months, with previous efforts failing; however, embedding this reform within the budget package makes it harder to derail, reflecting the government's firm stance on crypto tax policy.
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| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 50819.201 | 54467.105 | 58327.021 | 61974.925 | 65834.841 | 69482.745 | 73342.661 |
| Fibonacci | 54467.105 | 57335.093 | 59106.938 | 61974.925 | 64842.913 | 66614.758 | 69482.745 |
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