The claim that "Bitcoin gains are tax-free after 1 year in Germany" is partially true but requires context. According to Koinly’s 2025 guide, gains from selling crypto held over 12 months are tax-free, but this applies specifically to trading, not staking or lending. Meanwhile, Blockpit notes a €1,000 annual exemption for crypto gains starting in 2024, which could overlap with the 1-year rule. However, Reddit users and other sources clarify that staked or loaned crypto remains taxable if sold within a year, and profits over €600 (or €1,000 in some cases) are taxed even after the 1-year mark. The rules aren’t universal—different crypto activities (trading vs. staking) have distinct thresholds. Source? [Koinly](https://koinly.io/guides/crypto-tax-germany/), [Blockpit](https://www.blockpit.io/tax-guides/crypto-tax-germany), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoMarkets/comments/1ltooca/).

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