Germany is preparing to end one of Europe’s biggest tax advantages for long-term crypto holders, with the Finance Ministry proposing a 25% flat tax on crypto gains from 2028, according to a draft proposal reported by Die Welt.

Under current rules, individuals can generally sell crypto tax-free after holding it for more than 12 months, making Germany an attractive destination for long-term Bitcoin and crypto investors. The proposed regime would apply to crypto assets acquired from Jan. 1, 2027, while assets bought before then could be grandfathered under existing rules.

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If the current rules are revised, Germany expects an additional $2.3 billion in revenue from crypto taxation.

The change would effectively remove Germany’s long-standing tax advantage for patient crypto holders and bring its treatment closer to other major European markets that tax crypto gains regardless of holding period.

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