Taxes are part of Bitcoin, but they are less complicated than many people think. Here you get an overview of the most important rules for private investors in Germany. This is general guidance as of 2026 and not tax advice. Tax rules can change. In an individual case, a tax adviser can help. Bitcoin counts as an “other asset” For tax purposes, privately held Bitcoin is not money but a so-called other asset. Gains from the sale count as private disposal transactions. What matters is how long you have held the Bitcoin. The holding period: one year - Held for more than a year: The gain from the …
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