Germany's Crypto Tax Proposal Fails to Gain Support
- Tax Proposal Blocked: The Greens' cryptocurrency tax proposal was halted in the Finance Committee of the Bundestag, receiving support only from the Left Party, indicating significant resistance within the legislature to increasing tax burdens on crypto investors despite the aim to eliminate tax-free profits from long-term digital asset investments.
- Current Regulations Impact: Under existing laws, capital gains from cryptocurrencies held for over a year are tax-exempt, which the Greens argue is unjustified; however, critics contend that the proposed changes would impose heavier taxes on crypto investors compared to traditional stock investors, raising concerns about fairness in taxation.
- Ruling Party Opposition: The ruling CDU/CSU alliance opposes the Greens' bill, asserting that it fails to close any loopholes and could potentially create new ones, reflecting apprehension about treating cryptocurrencies differently from traditional assets like precious metals or fiat currencies.
- Budget Revenue Expectations: The Greens aimed to generate at least €11.4 billion in additional tax revenue through their proposal, emphasizing the need for reform to address perceived injustices in the taxation of crypto assets, despite facing significant opposition from other political factions.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 69668.911 | 72859.955 | 75666.041 | 78857.085 | 81663.171 | 84854.215 | 87660.301 |
| Fibonacci | 72859.955 | 75150.859 | 76566.182 | 78857.085 | 81147.989 | 82563.312 | 84854.215 |
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