{"id":2274,"date":"2025-10-04T13:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T11:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/now-the-tax-trap-for-crypto-investors-is-snapping-shut-matthias-steger-in-the-podcast-about-bitcoin-taxes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:23:18","slug":"now-the-tax-trap-for-crypto-investors-is-snapping-shut-matthias-steger-in-the-podcast-about-bitcoin-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/now-the-tax-trap-for-crypto-investors-is-snapping-shut-matthias-steger-in-the-podcast-about-bitcoin-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Now the tax trap for crypto investors is snapping shut&#8221; &#8211; Matthias Steger in the podcast about Bitcoin &amp; taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759577535694{margin-top: -50px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F7931A !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Now the tax trap for crypto investors is snapping shut<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"529\">The <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"283\">Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/strong> would like to draw your attention to a new podcast episode in which <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/team\/matthias-steger\/\"><strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"354\">Matthias Steger<\/strong>,<\/a> member of the board of our association, talks about <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"430\">Bitcoin and taxes<\/strong>. The title of the episode is: <em data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"526\">&#8220;Now the tax trap for crypto investors is snapping shut&#8221;.<\/em> <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"724\">In the program, Steger sheds light on key tax aspects relating to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: from correct declaration to pitfalls that many investors only notice too late.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"764\">\ud83d\udd0d Key topics in the podcast<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"817\">Some of the focal points addressed by Matthias Steger:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1290\">\n<li data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"963\">\n<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"963\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"856\">Tax traps for crypto investors<\/strong>: how to avoid mistakes on your tax return and what tax authorities are paying more attention to these days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1085\"><strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"989\">Timing &amp; technology<\/strong>: what role the holding period, wallet allocation and documentation of transactions play<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1115\">Rules &amp; uncertainties<\/strong>: Where the current legal situation and case law have gaps or gray areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1290\">\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1290\"><strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1226\">Practical recommendations<\/strong>: tips on how investors and tax advisors can prepare themselves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1480\">The podcast offers valuable insights for both laypeople and experienced crypto investors, as Steger presents specialist tax topics in an understandable and practical way.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1545\">Why this is relevant for the Bitcoin Bundesverband<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1896\">As an association, it is important to us that our members and the community have in-depth knowledge about the legal challenges of Bitcoin. The involvement of a board member like Matthias Steger in public formats strengthens our position as a central voice for education, clarity and advocacy in the German crypto environment. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2137\">We are delighted that an expert in our circle is entering the discussion with such commitment and competence &#8211; it is precisely impulses like this that help to make Bitcoin more secure, transparent and trustworthy for users and institutions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2142\">\n<h3 data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2194\">\ud83d\udc49 We recommend: listen in &amp; join the discussion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2442\">We cordially invite you to join us: Listen to the podcast with Matthias Steger, share it with your network and contribute your questions or comments &#8211; for example on our community channels or at upcoming events organized by the Bitcoin Bundesverband.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2442\">To the podcast episode: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3lpvMsSAyumPw7RmTPg7mO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Now the tax trap for crypto investors is snapping shut<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=&#8221;grey&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1140\"><strong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"925\">Note:<\/strong> This article was written by a member or author of the Bitcoin Bundesverband and reflects their personal opinion. 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