Trump’s White House Summit: Could a Zero Crypto Tax Policy Become Reality?

• During the Crypto Summit this Friday, hosted by President Donald Trump, anticipation is growing over the potential introduction of a U.S.-based zero crypto tax policy.
• Eric Trump’s zero crypto tax proposal has sparked debate; supporters call it a bold move to boost adoption, while skeptics see it as an unlikely campaign promise.

On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump will host the first-ever cryptocurrency summit at the White House, marking a significant moment in U.S. crypto policy. The event is organized by White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, with Bo Hines, executive director of the working group, helping to manage proceedings.

This summit highlights Trump’s ongoing push to establish the U.S. as a global leader in crypto innovation. His administration has already demonstrated its commitment to the sector by hosting the first-ever Crypto Ball before his inauguration, creating an SEC task force for crypto regulation, and selecting key assets for the U.S. Crypto Reserve.

A Zero Crypto Tax Policy?

One of the most highly anticipated discussions at the summit is the proposal to eliminate capital gains taxes on U.S.-based cryptocurrencies. As we reported in January, Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, hinted that the U.S.-based crypto projects such as Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Ripple (XRP), Stellar (XLM), and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) could be exempt from capital gains taxes marking a shift from current regulations, which impose tax rates of up to 30% on crypto profits.

Eric Trump has also publicly praised the advantages of cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their speed and accessibility compared to traditional banking systems. Not everyone is convinced that a zero crypto tax policy is feasible. 

Adam Cochran, founder of Cinneamhain Ventures, pushed back against the idea, highlighting the legal obstacles on an X post stating “The President can’t unilaterally change the tax code. Only Congress can. It is one of the few Congressional powers expressly laid out in the Constitution.” 

Cochran further stressed that even if Trump announced the policy or signed an executive order, it wouldn’t automatically become law. He humorously compared it to declaring himself a cupcake, saying, “It would be no more valid than if I declared myself to be a cupcake. No matter what paper I write it on, I am not a baked good with chocolate frosting, and the President cannot simply eliminate capital gains taxes on crypto.”

Trump’s newfound embrace of crypto is a sharp contrast to his previous stance, where he infamously dismissed Bitcoin as a “scam.” However, with institutional adoption growing and interest in digital assets increasing, Trump appears eager to position himself as the most pro-crypto US president.

While a tax-free crypto environment sounds like a dream for investors, implementing such a policy is far more complex. Eliminating crypto taxes could attract more investments to the U.S., strengthening its position as a blockchain hub. However, it would also create a massive revenue gap, as the IRS collected billions in crypto taxes last year. On the global stage, a zero crypto tax policy could make the U.S. the most attractive destination for blockchain startups and investors.