US Government to Disclose Bitcoin Holdings, Amid Speculation on Market Impact

The U.S. government is set to reveal its holdings of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on April 5th, following President Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile. This disclosure comes amidst growing anticipation for insights into the government’s approach to managing its cryptocurrency assets. On March 6th, President Trump issued an executive order requiring all federal agencies to report their holdings of Bitcoin and crypto assets to the Treasury Secretary within 30 days, setting the stage for this critical release. The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to establish two offices dedicated to managing government crypto assets as part of this process. A document released on March 11th further clarifies that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will hold seized Bitcoin, and the asset won’t be sold, positioning it as a secure long-term store for its value. The upcoming disclosure has sparked investor interest in potential market impacts as speculation about the government’s crypto holdings rises. This is particularly relevant given recent price fluctuations of Bitcoin. 10% drops were recently witnessed in Bitcoin’s price, dropping from $92,000 to $82,000 amid ongoing trade tensions and recession fears. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., suggests that the audit results may offer explanations for these price shifts. According to Arkham Intelligence data, the U.S. government currently holds 198,012 Bitcoin worth roughly $16 billion. Meanwhile, White House crypto chief David Sacks revealed a significant stockpile of up to 400,000 BTC seized through both legal and criminal means. However, only a portion of this total has been retained (195,000 BTC), generating around $366 million in revenue if the entire amount had been held on. As the audit nears completion, investors and analysts are eager to understand the government’s overall strategy regarding crypto assets. *This is not investment advice.*