United States
Bitcoin Holdings
United States held bitcoin since November 3, 2020.
- BTC balance
- 198,012$20.27B
- Avg. cost / BTC
- N/A
- Profit / Loss
- N/A
About United States
The United States has been a significant player in the Bitcoin landscape, primarily through the accumulation of Bitcoin assets via law enforcement seizures. Over the years, the U.S. government has confiscated substantial amounts of Bitcoin from various criminal activities, including the infamous Silk Road marketplace and the Bitfinex hack. These assets have been managed by different federal agencies, with some being auctioned off and others retained.
In recent years, there has been a shift towards recognizing Bitcoin's potential as a strategic asset. This change reflects a broader understanding of Bitcoin's role in the global financial system and its potential benefits for national economic strategy.
Recent Developments
March 6, 2025: President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The reserve is to be funded with Bitcoin forfeited in criminal or civil cases and will serve as a store of value, akin to a digital Fort Knox. The order also mandates a comprehensive audit of the government's Bitcoin holdings and authorizes the development of strategies to acquire additional Bitcoin without imposing incremental costs on taxpayers. (whitehouse.gov)
March 7, 2025: Following the executive order, President Trump hosted a "Digital Asset Summit" at the White House, attended by representatives from major American crypto companies, including Chainlink, Gemini, Robinhood, Kraken, MicroStrategy, Coinbase, and Paradigm. The summit aimed to discuss the future of digital assets in the U.S. and the role of the newly established reserves. (en.wikipedia.org)
March 11, 2025: Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill co-sponsored by five other senators, directing the purchase of 1 million BTC over five years by diversifying existing federal funds. This legislative move underscores the growing political support for integrating Bitcoin into the nation's financial strategy. (en.wikipedia.org)
These developments mark a significant shift in the U.S. government's approach to Bitcoin, transitioning from viewing it solely as a seized asset to recognizing its potential as a strategic reserve. The establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile reflects a proactive stance in embracing digital assets as integral components of the nation's financial infrastructure.
United States — Bitcoin Holdings Over Time
Balance Sheet History
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| Cost Basis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198,012 | -97 | — | ||
| 198,109 | +9,800 | — | ||
| 188,309 | -19,800 | — | ||
| 208,109 | +4,870 | — | ||
| 203,239 | -10,007 | — | ||
| 213,246 | -1,754 | — | ||
| 215,000 | +173,509 | — | ||
| 41,491 | -9,861 | $877,550,453 | ||
| 51,352 | -43,284 | $1,086,119,343 | ||
| 94,636 | +25,266 | — | ||
| 69,370 | +69,370 | — |
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 69,370
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
- Notes
Case 3:20-cv-07811-VC United States v. Approximately 69,370 Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) (3:20-cv-07811)
On approximately April 9, 2013, the Bitcoin addresses that received the 70,411.46 Bitcoin from Silk Road sent 69,471.082201 (approximately $14 million at the time of transfer) to 1HQ3Go3ggs8pFnXuHVHRytPCq5fGG8Hbhx (hereafter “1HQ3”).
On November 3, 2020, the United States took custody of the Defendant Property from 1HQ3.
- Submitted By:Â
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 94,636
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Notes
On January 31, 2022, law enforcement gained access to Wallet 1CGA4s by decrypting a file saved to LICHTENSTEIN’s cloud storage account, which had been obtained pursuant to a search warrant. The file contained a list of 2,000 virtual currency addresses, along with corresponding private keys.
Blockchain analysis confirmed that almost all of those addresses were directly linked to the hack. Between January 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022, law enforcement obtained approval to execute a lawful seizure supported by probable cause under exigent circumstances and used the private keys from LICHTENSTEIN’s file to seize Wallet 1CGA4’s remaining balance of approximately 94,636 BTC, worth $3.629 billion. On February 2, 2022, the government requested, and on February 4, 2022, a court issued a seizure warrant authorizing the seizure of those funds. Those funds remainsecured in the U.S. Government’s possession.
- Submitted By:Â
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 51,351.898
- Cost Basis
- $1,086,119,343
- Sources
- Notes
Cost is based on the closing price of BTC on November 4, 2022 (date of the guilty plea) of $21,150.
Dates and quantities of seizure of BTC traceable to Silk Road (see second link):
- November 9, 2021 – 50,491.06251844
- March 25, 2022 – 825.38833159
- May 25, 2022 – 35.447008
[...] JAMES ZHONG pled guilty to committing wire fraud in September 2012 when he unlawfully obtained over 50,000 Bitcoin from the Silk Road dark web internet marketplace. ZHONG pled guilty on Friday, November 4, 2022, before United States District Judge Paul G. Gardephe.
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 41,490.727
- Cost Basis
- $877,550,453
- Sources
- Notes
With respect to the 51,351.89785803 Bitcoin forfeited in the Ulbricht case before Judge Schofield, the Government has begun liquidating (selling) it. On March 14, 2023, the Government sold 9,861.1707894 BTC (of the 51,351.89785803 BTC) for a total of $215,738,154.98. After $215,738.15 in transaction fees, the net proceeds to the Government were $215,522,416.83. Of the Bitcoin forfeited in the Ulbricht case, there remains approximately 41,490.72 BTC, which the Government understands is expected to be liquidated in four more batches over the course of this calendar year.
- Submitted By:Â
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 213,246
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
- Submitted By:Â
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 203,239
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
- Submitted By:Â
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 208,109
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
No links provided
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 188,309
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
No links provided
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 198,109
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
No links provided
- Date
- BTC Balance
- 198,012
- Cost Basis
- None provided
- Sources
No links provided