17.07.2025 10:28
A recent revelation from the US Marshals Service (USMS) has significantly altered perceptions of the US government's Bitcoin holdings. Their official July 15, 2025 response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, filed March 24, 2025, disclosed that the government currently possesses only 28,988.35643016 Bitcoins. This figure dramatically contradicts prior public estimations, which placed the government's Bitcoin reserves at approximately 200,000 BTC.
The discrepancy is substantial; the current holdings, valued at approximately $3.44 billion based on current market prices, represent a massive decrease from the previously believed amount. The USMS attributed the data to the Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD) and clarified that some sections of the released memorandum remained redacted. The full list of Bitcoin holdings was included in the response and the USMS's practice of liquidating seized assets through public auctions suggests the provided number represents a near real-time inventory.
This significant reduction in government-held Bitcoin is surprising, considering the substantial accumulation over the years through various operations, most notably the infamous Silk Road seizure. The revelation implies a considerable liquidation of seized Bitcoin assets. The considerable difference between prior estimations and the recently released figure raises significant questions about the accuracy of past reporting and the government's Bitcoin management strategies.
It is crucial to reiterate that this information is based on a document released from internet sources and should not be considered investment advice.
