German Finance Ministry Drafts 25% Tax on Crypto Gains From 2027
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Germany’s finance ministry proposes a 25 % tax on cryptocurrency gains for purchases made after 2027, while assets bought before that year retain the current twelve‑month tax‑free holding period; the draft targets future investors, aiming to broaden fiscal revenue as crypto trading expands, which could dampen new market participation and pressure price growth.
Anything bought before 2027 keeps the twelve-month exemption, so the change lands only on Germany's future crypto buyers.