How is cryptocurrency taxed in France?

In France, cryptocurrency gains are taxed as capital gains (top rate around 12.8%).

“Les plus-values des particuliers … sont soumises a l impot sur le revenu au taux forfaitaire de 12,8 %”

This reflects guidance from DGFiP (BOFiP), as of 2024.

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Data basis: DGFiP (BOFiP), as of 2024