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In the cryptocurrency sector, concerns have emerged regarding impacts of a proposed capital gains tax on digital assets. Despite these concerns, crypto YouTube channel Altcoin Daily asserts that holders of XRP and other selected cryptocurrencies need not worry about the tax.
Kamala Harris’s Capital Gains Tax Proposal
Recently, U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris supported a capital gains tax proposal from President Joe Biden’s 2025 budget. This proposal suggests a tax rate of 28% on capital gains for families with annual incomes exceeding $1 million. The proposed rate marks a reduction from the previously suggested 39.6%.
The cryptocurrency community has expressed apprehension over the potential impact of this tax on their investments. The tax applies to profits made from selling assets at a higher price than their original purchase cost.
Altcoin Daily’s Commentary on XRP (XRP) and Other Assets
In response to the tax proposal, the Altcoin Daily channel, operated by brothers Austin and Aaron Arnold, claimed that XRP and five other cryptocurrencies might not experience significant tax implications. The channel highlighted that these assets have underperformed recently, which might result in minimal or no taxable gains.
The list of cryptocurrencies cited by Altcoin Daily includes HEX (HEX), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), JasmyCoin (JASMY), and EOS (EOS), in addition to XRP. These assets have generally struggled to achieve substantial gains despite broader market movements.
XRP’s Performance and Market Sentiment
XRP has faced notable challenges in recent times. At the start of the year, XRP was priced at $0.6155, but it currently trades around $0.5541, reflecting a decline of approximately 9.97% year-to-date (YTD). The asset has also seen a significant drop of 83% from its all-time high of $3.31 in January 2018.
The underperformance of XRP has raised concerns among some market participants. The lack of a new all-time high during the previous bull run in 2021 has been a point of discussion. Despite this, there remains a belief among some market observers that XRP could see a turnaround following the resolution of the ongoing SEC lawsuit.
Market Insights and Future Speculations
Market commentators have offered various views on XRP’s future. Some suggest that with the legal issues potentially resolved, XRP could break free from its long-standing consolidation phase. Speculative predictions suggest possible future price targets, but these remain unconfirmed.
Currently, XRP is experiencing a 2.26% decline this month, influenced by broader market trends. Despite this, XRP has shown resilience compared to Bitcoin (BTC), which has seen a 3% drop this month.
