Crypto holding period: the cabinet date passes without a decision, December 31 stays the cut-off

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Germany's federal cabinet did not adopt the expected decision of October 14, 2026 to abolish the one-year crypto holding period; the draft is still in interdepartmental consultation. Until new rules arrive, gains stay tax free after one year of holding, and the December 31, 2026 cut-off named in the draft separates old holdings from new ones.Germany's federal cabinet did not take up the abolition of the one-year holding period for crypto assets on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The published results of its 62nd session make no mention of the measure, and the government press conference that followed did not address it either. Current law therefore stands: anyone who holds Bitcoin, Ether or any other crypto asset for more than a year and then sells it pays no income tax on the gain. For investors in Germany that is a breathing space, not an outcome. The Federal Ministry of Finance told Blocktrainer on request that the internal government consultations were still running. The minist...