2026-01-10 20:32:10

Portugal just flipped the script on Bitcoin taxation—holders sitting on gains for over a year now face zero capital gains tax. Zero.

This isn't random. It's game theory playing out in real time across nations. When one country rolls out favorable crypto terms, others feel the pressure to compete. Talent flows to friendlier jurisdictions. Wealth follows.

You're watching a quiet but unmistakable shift: governments racing to position themselves as crypto-friendly hubs before the window closes. Portugal just made its move. Who's next?

The broader picture? As regulatory frameworks tighten globally, some countries are choosing a different playbook—attracting builders and holders rather than pushing them away. Portugal's 0% rate on Bitcoin held long-term is a signal. Beautiful chess move. ✨

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HappyToBeDumped

· 2h ago

Portugal's move is really aggressive, zero tax rate? Countries around the world can no longer sit still.

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CoffeeNFTs

· 12h ago

Portugal's move is really brilliant, implementing zero tax rate directly. Other countries probably can't sit still anymore.

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 01-11 17:59

Portugal's move is too aggressive, implementing zero tax rate... other countries can't sit still anymore

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defi_detective

· 01-10 21:02

Portugal's move was brilliant; the zero tax rate directly attracted someone like me, a hodler.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 01-10 20:59

Portugal's 0% rate this time is really incredible; other countries must be unable to sit still now.

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LayoffMiner

· 01-10 20:47

Portugal is truly amazing, with a long-term holding zero tax rate... Now all of Europe must be getting restless. --- Wait, is this real? No taxes for over a year? I need to check how to immigrate quickly. --- Here we go again... Countries competing with friendly policies, honestly just a fight over wealth and talent, a classic zero-sum game upgraded. --- Damn, I need to get in before the policies tighten, the window is closing faster and faster. --- Portugal's move is really clever, waiting for other countries to follow suit... El Salvador can't sit still anymore. --- I've seen through it long ago, the government's friendly attitude is just a way to attract bloodsuckers, don't be fooled by this 0%. --- I just want to know when will it be possible domestically... No, is it even possible? --- Haha, this is a game of great power rivalry. Cryptocurrency really changes the rules of national competition. --- But on the other hand, 0% sounds great, but if infrastructure can't keep up, it's all for nothing... How's Portugal doing?

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VibesOverCharts

· 01-10 20:47

Damn, Portugal is really impressive this time. With 0% tax, I literally wandered straight into Lisbon.

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