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A broad alliance to preserve the holding period

The supporters of ProHaltefrist demonstrate that preserving the tax-exempt holding period is not a niche issue. The initiative is backed by companies, media outlets, influencers, communities, associations, and thousands of private supporters who are working together for fair and innovation-friendly conditions in Germany.

Exchanges and Brokers

Crypto exchanges, brokers, and banks are in direct contact with millions of users and would be immediately affected by a change in the tax framework.

Abolishing the holding period would bring significant technical, regulatory, and organizational requirements. At the same time, the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies influences the attractiveness of the German market for both customers and providers.

That is why many exchanges, brokers, and financial service providers advocate for fair, practical, and innovation-friendly conditions.

Media

An objective public debate requires information, context, and transparency.

Media outlets make an important contribution by following political developments, explaining background information, and making different perspectives visible. The discussion regarding the tax treatment of cryptocurrencies affects millions of people and deserves fact-based reporting.

Therefore, numerous media outlets support the ProHaltefrist initiative and help make the topic accessible to a broad public.

Influencers

YouTubers, podcasters, authors, and influencers reach many people every day who are interested in Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and financial education.

They help to present complex political and tax issues in an understandable way and make the impact of planned legislative changes tangible.

Through their reach, they help ensure that as many affected people as possible learn about the petition and the ProHaltefrist initiative.

Bitcoin Companies

Companies from the Bitcoin, crypto, finance, and technology sectors are directly affected by the political framework.

Abolishing the holding period would have an impact on users, customers, business models, and the attractiveness of Germany as a business location. At the same time, legal certainty creates the foundation for investment, innovation, and long-term planning.

Whether payment service providers, software vendors, tax firms, or consulting companies—many businesses support ProHaltefrist because they advocate for reliable and future-oriented conditions.

Associations & Communities

Bitcoin and crypto communities from all over Germany show how deeply the cause is rooted in the population.

Whether local meetups, regional groups, online communities, or nationwide initiatives—communities bring people together, promote exchange, and carry information into their networks.

They help make the effects of a possible abolition of the holding period visible and motivate as many people as possible to participate.

Petitioners

The petition was submitted to the German Bundestag by a group of dedicated private individuals from the German Bitcoin and crypto community.

The petitioners represent the cause to the German Bundestag and act as official contacts during the petition process. By submitting the petition, they initiated the parliamentary process and laid the foundation for the ProHaltefrist initiative.

Private Supporters

Behind ProHaltefrist are many private users, savers, and investors.

Many people regularly invest small amounts in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to build wealth over the long term or for private retirement planning. They are the ones who would be directly affected by a change in the tax framework.

Their voices are particularly important because they show that the discussion does not only affect companies or professional investors, but millions of citizens who are taking responsibility for their own financial future.

Other Companies

It is not only companies from the Bitcoin and crypto industry that are affected by the economic conditions in Germany.

Companies from other sectors also support the initiative because they advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship, private wealth creation, and a competitive business location.

They show that the discussion about the holding period extends far beyond the Bitcoin and crypto industry and touches on fundamental questions about the future of Germany as a business location.