Crypto Taxes in 2026 Are Splitting the World Into Havens and Traps
Crypto tax in 2026 could be one of the scariest on record. In 2026, crypto taxes will become a defining factor in where capital, founders, and even entire communities decide to live.
The clearest warning sign right now is Europe.
Currently there’s a proposal for a 36% tax on UNREALIZED gains in the Netherlands. It hasn’t yet passed the vote, but there are already swaths of support in Amsterdam for some to “pay their fair share.” You would owe taxes on paper profits even if you never sold.
You could easily retire 10 to 20 years early if you invested smartly, combined with a job. That might be over for crypto investors if this new rule comes into effect.
How are they going to stop all the wealth escaping the country?…
