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US government Bitcoin holdings fall to 328,372 BTC in 2026
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The largest sovereign Bitcoin holder has shed an estimated 1,635 BTC this year as its wallets shuffle coins toward Coinbase Prime.
Key facts
- The valuation of US government crypto holdings has declined by approximately $16 billion from a peak near $40.7 billion in late October 2025
- Roughly 94,643 BTC traces back to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, and about 127,271 BTC comes from Silk Road recoveries
- Based on a prevailing Bitcoin price of $82,000 to $83,000, early October estimates put the total value of the government’s holdings between $26 billion and $28 billion
- Executive Order 14233, signed in March 2025, created the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibited sales of seized assets
Summary
The estimated balance stands at 328,372 BTC. None of these coins were bought. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Executive Order 14233, signed in March 2025, created the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibited sales of seized assets.