Could tax relief fuel Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings? You won’t believe how it works!

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How does the latest tax guidance benefit Strategy?

It allows the company to hold onto its BTC without needing to sell for tax purposes. What a relief! 😎

What’s next for crypto tax clarity in the U.S?

The new directive is just temporary, as Congress is still figuring out how to tax digital assets, but hey, it’s progress! 🧐

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy (because rebranding is always a great move, right?), can breathe easier now that the IRS has cleared up the murky waters of taxing unrealized gains. 🙌

It turns out that Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings won’t be taxed on unrealized gains, which is like getting a free pass at the IRS amusement park. 🍿

BTC and crypto tax spark heated debate (Again)

Not too long ago, the IRS was demanding that large corporations report their unrealized gains and losses from crypto assets as part of their Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), because, well, taxes don’t rest. 🧾

But wait! The latest temporary guidance says taxes only apply if the company actually sells its crypto holdings. So, Strategy can hold onto its BTC without worrying about selling it off just to cover the taxman’s demands. 🙌

As of now, Strategy is holding a staggering 674,143 BTC worth a cool $76.5 billion, with unrealized profits topping $25 billion. That’s not chump change! 😱

If the CAMT were in effect, Strategy could have been facing a hefty tax bill-around $4 billion. 😬 But with that threat gone, everyone’s feeling a lot better now.

Tax relief like this has people like Peter Duan thinking that other firms might start embracing a “HODLing” strategy. And let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to hold on to their precious BTC? 🤩

“With tax relief, more US Bitcoin treasury firms might follow suit, accumulating BTC without the heavy tax burden on unrealized gains.”

Interestingly enough, this change comes at just the right moment, as the U.S. Congress is having heated debates about digital asset taxes. It’s like they’re all just waiting for the right moment to strike. 🥊

In one particularly riveting discussion, pro-crypto advocates called for an exemption on crypto transactions below $300 to boost adoption. But Senator Elizabeth Warren wasn’t having it, calling it a potential disaster for tax revenue. Someone’s getting nervous! 😬

“Crypto holders aren’t paying at least $50 billion per year in taxes, and that’s not okay. Reform proposals should plug those loopholes.”

Meanwhile, Strategy’s stock price (MSTR) jumped by 16%, outpacing Bitcoin’s 8.6% increase over the past five days. It seems like the market is treating MSTR as a double-barrel Bitcoin investment, despite concerns about stock liquidation. Who knew tax relief could have such an impact on the market? 🤷‍♂️

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2025-10-03 08:24