U.S. Authorities Allegedly Possess $24 Billion Worth of Bitcoin!
In a groundbreaking revelation, blockchain firm Arkham Intelligence has disclosed that the U.S. government currently holds approximately 198,000 Bitcoin, worth around $23.5 billion. This significant holding represents a notable shift in the recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
The U.S. government's Bitcoin holdings have largely remained intact without major sell-offs in recent months. Charles Ledoux, a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist, writes in an article that this commitment to retaining Bitcoin assets indicates a move away from converting them immediately to fiat currency.
The creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was formalized by executive order in early 2025, signifying a new geopolitical and financial approach. This shift suggests that Bitcoin is increasingly seen as part of federal asset strategy and foreign policy, potentially stabilizing demand and boosting institutional confidence.
Having a sovereign Bitcoin reserve of such a substantial size by the U.S. government, the largest known government holder, provides an implicit endorsement. This could encourage other governments and institutions to consider Bitcoin more seriously as a long-term investment or reserve asset.
However, government holdings could also raise concerns about market influence. If the government were to liquidate large amounts of Bitcoin at once, it could cause price volatility, though current data shows no such sell-off has occurred.
Overall, the U.S. government’s role as a major holder may help legitimize Bitcoin, promote its integration into mainstream asset portfolios, and encourage global adoption at the sovereign level. These positive indicators suggest a promising future for Bitcoin as an investment.
Senator Lummis is expected to present a project to create this Bitcoin reserve after the "Market Structure Bill". Charles Ledoux, who has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and over 2000 articles, shares his passion for crypto through his articles on the platform.
This discovery has put an end to rumors of a massive sale of the U.S. government's crypto assets, dispelling the rumor by Arkham's revelation. The implications of this holding for the crypto market are significant, potentially influencing Bitcoin's price and investor sentiment.
[1] Ledoux, Charles. "The U.S. Government's Bitcoin Holdings: Opportunity or Risk?" Crypto Insights, 15 March 2023.
[2] Ledoux, Charles. "The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era for Crypto?" Crypto Insights, 1 April 2025.
[3] Ledoux, Charles. "U.S. Government Bitcoin Holdings: A Closer Look." Crypto Insights, 15 April 2025.
[4] Ledoux, Charles. "The Impact of U.S. Government's Bitcoin Holdings on the Crypto Market." Crypto Insights, 15 May 2025.
- In the article "The U.S. Government's Bitcoin Holdings: Opportunity or Risk?" published on Crypto Insights on 15 March 2023, Charles Ledoux discusses investing in Bitcoin with reference to technology and finance.
- In "The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A New Era for Crypto?" also published on Crypto Insights, Charles Ledoux, an advocate for crypto education, examines the role of Bitcoin in finance and the implications of this government strategy for the technology sector.
