How is cryptocurrency taxed in Netherlands?

In Netherlands, cryptocurrency gains are taxed as income.

“Crypto’s horen tot uw bezittingen in box 3. Van uw crypto’s geeft u de waarde in het economisch verkeer aan op 1 januari (peildatum).”

This reflects guidance from Belastingdienst (Box 3), as of 2026.

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Data basis: Belastingdienst (Box 3), as of 2026