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Bitcoin trades 25 percent lower over twelve months amid German tax rule window

One year after trading at $115,226, Bitcoin stands near $82,709, marking a notable annual decline alongside exchange rate differences for European investors.

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Bitcoin traded at $82,709 (€74,239) on Wednesday midday, representing a 28.2% decline in US dollars and a 25.2% decline in euros compared to its price of $115,226 (€99,310) on October 14, 2025. Deribit's futures index tracked closely at $82,844, showing a narrow 0.16% spread over spot prices. This date marks the conclusion of the one-year holding period under German tax law for purchases made on October 14, 2025.

Short-term metrics show relative stability, with the asset sliding 0.67% over 24 hours and down 0.4% across seven days, while maintaining a 7.08% gain over a rolling 30-day window. Over the broader twelve-month timeline, Bitcoin has rebounded 41.4% from its one-year low of $58,566 (€51,474) set on July 1, 2026, but remains 34.4% below its all-time high of $126,080 recorded on October 6, 2025.

The 3 percentage point difference between the dollar and euro drawdowns stems from currency shifts: the euro traded at approximately $1.16 in October 2025 compared to $1.114 currently, cushioning the decline for euro-based investors whose tax liabilities are calculated in the single currency.

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