The Crypto Holding Period – Germany’s Most Unnecessary Tax Privilege
The Crypto Holding Period – Germany’s Most Unnecessary Tax Privilege
By Co-Pierre Georg
10 March 2026
Almost two thirds of all private crypto gains in Germany remain tax-free – an almost unique special path in Europe. Four reform models show how the crypto gap could be closed – with additional revenues of up to 11.4 billion euros for 2024 alone.
