# #180 - The Federal Budget Just Changed Everything for Bitcoin Investors

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Podcast: [Crypto Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crypto-collective-6842291)
Published: 2026-05-15T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://crypto-collective.captivate.fm
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f022ef38-2389-4b4d-aa03-a11dd1896501.mp3
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Build sovereign wealth, join Australia’s Fastest Growing FREE crypto community 👉 https://www.skool.com/matthewfraser 🔗 TAKE ACTION: Borrow against Bitcoin (no selling): https://platform.ledn.io/join/Collective Australia's #1 Crypto Exchange: https://coinstash.com.au/auth/signup?a=cryptocollective Free crypto strategy consultation: https://imperialwealth.com/consultation/crypto?iwac=CryptoCollective Secure your Bitcoin: https://bit.ly/TheBitcoinWay-Schedule-a-Call Sponsorships/Collabs: hey@vibezcreative.com In this episode, Matt breaks down how these structural changes interact with Bitcoin as a capital asset, what higher effective tax rates mean for long‑term holders, and why SMSF structuring is becoming a central part of the conversation for Australians building wealth through digital assets. What the episode covers: ◼️ How the new CGT model works and why it affects all asset classes ◼️ What the updated negative‑gearing rules mean for future investors ◼️ How trust distributions will be taxed under the new minimum‑rate framework ◼️ The impact of Division 296 on large super balances ◼️ Why SMSF structuring is becoming more relevant for Bitcoin holders Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Overview of the 26-27 Federal Budget 00:01:03 - Capital Gains Tax Discount Overhaul 00:01:25 - Negative Gearing Changes 00:02:39 - Family and Discretionary Trusts Demolished 00:03:00 - Superannuation Division 296 Tax Changes 00:03:55 - Labor's Deceptive Promises 00:04:38 - Impact on Wealth Building and Bitcoin 00:06:05 - Importance of Self-Custody Bitcoin in SMSF 00:06:37 - Call to Action: Join the Crypto Collective Community __________ Avoid fakes- Follow the ‘real’ Matthew Fraser: https://www.instagram.com/immatthewfraser/ https://www.tiktok.com/@immatthewfraser https://www.…

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