Trump’s Crypto Tax Proposal: U.S.-Issued Coins Like BTC, ADA, and XRP Could Become Tax-Free

• Donald Trump has also encouraged international crypto companies to relocate their operations to the U.S., fostering economic competition and redirecting capital flows.
• VanEck’s Matthew Sigel proposed partnerships with Bitcoin miners in these cities, combining tax benefits, sustainable mining practices, and strategic Bitcoin accumulation.

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly eyeing legislation that would eliminate capital gains taxes on U.S.-issued cryptocurrencies. A recent social media post by ‘Good Morning Crypto’, a crypto educator on the X platform, summarized the plan. He stated that Trump aims to make “all American profits made on projects created in the United States FULLY Tax Free!”

Donald Trump’s No Crypto Tax Proposal

According to this proposal, U.S. cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Ripple (XRP), Stellar (XLM), and Hedera (HBAR) could potentially be exempt from capital gains taxes. This relief hinges on whether the issuing companies were registered in the U.S. before launching their tokens. This initiative aligns with Trump’s broader vision to position the United States as a leading global hub for crypto amid discussions of a national Bitcoin reserve, per the CNF report. 

“The inside source claims that the legislation requires the companies to have been registered as entities in the country before having issued the crypto assets,” Good Morning Crypto explained.

Moreover, the reported proposal goes beyond tax exemptions. Trump is also considering a framework to encourage companies with existing crypto assets to relocate their operations to the United States, per the CNF report. This relocation initiative suggests a commitment to attracting crypto companies from around the globe. Thus, it adds an element of economic competition aimed at strengthening the U.S. position in digital assets.

As Good Morning Crypto noted, “This strategy is part of the broader goal of the Trump administration to make America the crypto capital of the world.” If enacted, this policy could transform the investment landscape for American citizens by making the U.S.-issued cryptocurrencies more appealing. 

Tax-free status on gains would incentivize local investors to focus on domestic crypto asset. It could then potentially reshape the market and redirect capital flows towards U.S.-based projects. “This would make American-made cryptocurrencies the most logical investment for US citizens,” Good Morning Crypto added.

VanEck Exec’s Bold Proposal

The latest development follows a major proposal by Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck. He floated a related idea on X: “Imagine if the US government partnered with Bitcoin miners in these Trump-proposed ‘Freedom Cities’ and received a royalty on every BTC mined, in return for the right to sell their BTC tax-free in certain cases.”

Sigel suggested that this approach could create incentives for sustainable mining practices by offering extra tax breaks for miners using advanced technology, like flared gas, to reduce environmental impact. Sigel’s vision aligns with the Trump administration’s plans for “Freedom Cities.”

For further context,  Freedom Cities initiative aims to build ten futuristic urban centers designed to drive technological advancement and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy. Hence, Sigel noted that such partnerships could “be a win for energy independence, AI dominance, carbon mitigation (for those who care), & strategic BTC accumulation at the same time.”