Shocking Truth: US Government’s Bitcoin Stash Is Way Smaller Than You Think

The US government's Bitcoin holdings aren't even close to what crypto Twitter claims—here's why it matters.

The Myth vs. The Math

Wild speculation about Uncle Sam's BTC treasury just got a reality check. Turns out, those "massive government stacks" are mostly hopium.

Where Did the Numbers Go Wrong?

Overzealous analysts double-counted seized coins, ignored liquidations, and forgot governments actually—gasp—sell assets sometimes. Classic "number go up" mentality meets fiscal responsibility.

Why This Rattles Crypto Markets

Fewer coins in state hands means less potential sell pressure. But let's be real—when has Washington ever passed up a chance to cash out early? (Looking at you, 2013 Silk Road auction buyers.)

The takeaway? Always DYOR—even on "official" narratives. Especially on official narratives.

Bitcoin Reality Check

The US Marshal Service has just revealed the amount of bitcoin that the entity holds, taking the market by surprise in its entirety. This development was initiated by an independent journalist, L0la L33tz, who took to X to share details of the striking amount. The figures were later shared by an outlet called the Rage, stating how the US Marshal service is currently holding 28,988.35643016 BTC instead of the estimated 200,000 BTC:

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The amount revealed is just 15% of the entire 200,000 BTC that the world believed the US was holding on to actively.

JUST IN: Journalist @L0laL33tz obtained a FOIA response from the U.S. Marshals revealing that the U.S. government currently holds 28,988 BTC, worth around $3.44 billion.

That’s just 15% of the 200,000 BTC it was once believed to control. pic.twitter.com/PwVTH3riq4

This development has led the majority of the people to speculate on the missing figures. One user on X shared his opinion on the latest BTC figures:

New Speculations Arise: Where Did The Rest Of The BTC Go?

Many outlets on X have been running in high speculative mode. Altcoin Daily, while sharing the news of the latest BTC figures, speculated on how the US must have sold the majority of its Bitcoin holdings. He later added that this event may have been a key factor in suppressing the price of Bitcoin all along.

BREAKING:The US appears to have SOLD 85% of its #bitcoin.

The same #bitcoin that was to be used for the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

No wonder price stayed suppressed for all those years!! pic.twitter.com/Xv73YK34Rf