Trump’s $9T Crypto Revolution: Tax-Free Bitcoin Payments & a Bull Market Tsunami

Washington shakes as the former president unveils a blockchain bombshell—one that could send institutional capital flooding into crypto markets overnight.

The fine print that changes everything Buried in the policy draft? A carve-out eliminating capital gains taxes on Bitcoin transactions under $200—finally making crypto usable for coffee purchases without triggering IRS paperwork.

Wall Street's worst nightmare The $9 trillion figure comes from projected pension fund allocations now that regulatory uncertainty gets vaporized. TradFi bankers are already short-circuiting at the thought of Main Street bypassing their 2% management fees.

One hedge fund manager sniffed: 'They'll still find a way to charge 25 basis points on blockchain settlements.'

Bitcoin tax relief

In a separate development, the Trump administration is exploring a “de minimis” tax exemption for small crypto transactions. This WOULD remove capital gains tax obligations for minor purchases made with digital assets like Bitcoin.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration is actively considering the policy as part of its strategy to promote crypto usage.

Currently, US tax law treats every crypto transaction as a taxable event that requires reporting of even small profits. The proposed exemption would mirror existing rules that waive taxes on foreign currency gains under $200, reducing the administrative burden for users making low-value purchases.

Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long emphasized the magnitude of this potential change, stating that it could surpass the impact of the GENIUS Act, a recently approved pro-crypto legislation.

If enacted, the exemption could accelerate Bitcoin’s role as a functional payment method rather than just an investment vehicle.