US Unveils Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks on April 5
The US government has accumulated significant cryptocurrency holdings, primarily through seizures from criminal activities, such as the Silk Road case, where it holds substantial Bitcoin. Historical data from Arkham Intelligence, cited in recent articles, shows the US currently possesses 198,012 Bitcoin, worth about $16 billion as of early 2025, based on prices around $80,000 per coin, as seen in US government set to reveal Bitcoin and crypto holdings on April 5 – BitcoinEthereumNews. Past sales, like in 2023, reportedly cost taxpayers over $17 billion in lost value, prompting a shift toward holding, as noted in Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile – The White House.
The March 6 order, detailed in Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile – The White House, mandates agencies to provide a full accounting of digital assets within 30 days, aligning with the April 5 date. This initiative treats Bitcoin as “digital gold,” emphasizing its scarcity and security, with a fixed supply of 21 million coins, and aims to maximize its strategic position, as seen in Federal Register :: Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile.
Details of the April 5 Disclosure
The disclosure, as reported in US government set to reveal Bitcoin and crypto holdings on April 5 – BitcoinEthereumNews and Here’s When the U.S. Government Will Disclose Cryptocurrency Holdings – BitcoinEthereumNews, involves the US Department of the Treasury and other federal departments publicly revealing their cryptocurrency holdings. This includes Bitcoin, with an estimated 198,012 BTC worth $16 billion, and potentially other assets like XRP, Solana, and Cardano, as mentioned in U.S. Treasury’s Crypto Holdings Revealed, XRP, Solana – Crypto-News-Flash and U.S. Treasury’s Crypto Holdings Revealed, XRP, Solana – BitcoinEthereumNews. The reveal aims to show current holdings and future plans, with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve holding seized assets and a commitment not to dispose of them, enhancing transparency.
An interesting detail is the mention of a proposal from the Bitcoin Policy Institute for “₿ Bonds,” allocating 10% of proceeds to buy Bitcoin, as seen in web:8, suggesting future strategies might include acquisitions, though not part of this reveal, which focuses on existing holdings.
| Asset | Estimated Amount | Value (Approx. USD) | Market Impact Potential | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 198,012 | $16 billion | High, given market cap | Seized assets, part of Strategic Reserve |
| XRP | Unknown | Unknown | Moderate, if included | Mentioned in audits, potential inclusion |
| Solana (SOL) | Unknown | Unknown | Moderate, if included | Mentioned in audits, potential inclusion |
| Cardano (ADA) | Unknown | Unknown | Moderate, if included | Mentioned in audits, potential inclusion |
| Total Market Cap | N/A | $2.66 trillion | Context for impact | Early 2025 estimate, per CoinMarketCap |
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