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Holding period, allowance, MiCA and duties in Germany.

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Crypto tax in Germany: holding period and exemption limit

German rules only: one year holding period, a 1,000 euro exemption limit since 2024 and 256 euro for staking, under sections 23 and 22 of the Income Tax Act.

10 min read13.09.2026

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Tax & Law

MiCA explained: what really changes for investors

Regulation (EU) 2023/1114: EU wide authorisation since 30 December 2024, a German transition period to 31 December 2025, white papers, 14 days to withdraw.

8 min read13.09.2026

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Holding Period Calculator

When a crypto gain becomes tax free in Germany, with the exemption limit and an estimated tax figure for each position.

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