- The U.S. government must report its Bitcoin and digital asset holdings by Monday, following a March 6 executive order under President Trump.
- The order establishes two entities: the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (for long-term storage of seized BTC) and the Digital Asset Stockpile (for active management of assets).
- The U.S. government holds 198,012 BTC (over $15 billion), along with a diverse portfolio including Ethereum (ETH) and other altcoins, totaling $380 million in assets.
The U.S. government is taking a major step toward crypto transparency. Federal agencies have until Monday to report their Bitcoin and digital asset holdings to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, according to a White House official who confirmed the news to journalist Eleanor Terrett.
This comes as part of President Donald Trump’s landmark March 6 executive order, which outlines the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, a first-of-its-kind national crypto framework.
The March 11 follow-up presidential memorandum gave federal departments just 30 days to comply. While the directive mandates interagency transparency, it notably does not require that these disclosures be made public, leaving analysts and crypto investors speculating about the actual size of the government’s crypto holdings.
The executive order directs the Treasury Department to establish and oversee two new entities: the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the Digital Asset Stockpile. The Bitcoin Reserve will function as a long-term vault, storing BTC acquired solely through criminal or civil forfeiture. These holdings will be non-liquidated, signaling that the government views Bitcoin as a strategic sovereign asset to be preserved, similar to gold in Fort Knox.
In contrast, the Digital Asset Stockpile will also consist of seized cryptocurrencies but gives the Treasury the flexibility to actively manage, trade, or liquidate these assets. This distinction offers a dual approach: one focused on long-term asset preservation and another on strategic financial maneuvering within the broader digital asset ecosystem.
US Holds $15B in Bitcoin as Crypto Expands
While Bitcoin remains the centerpiece of the reserve, President Trump has also publicly acknowledged Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) as prominent cryptocurrencies. However, White House crypto lead David Sacks and senior adviser Bo Hines clarified that these mentions reflect market cap relevance, not specific endorsements.
This broader recognition of altcoins suggests that the U.S. government may be planning to diversify its digital asset holdings beyond Bitcoin, possibly signaling a more comprehensive national crypto strategy.
According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, the U.S. government currently holds 198,012 BTC, valued at more than $15 billion at current market prices. These Bitcoin assets are reportedly held in a single wallet, making it one of the largest known Bitcoin holdings globally.
Beyond Bitcoin, the federal government’s crypto portfolio includes Ethereum (ETH), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Binance Coin (BNB), and TRON (TRX), among others. These altcoin holdings are valued at approximately $380 million. David Sacks noted that the government previously controlled as much as 400,000 BTC but sold around 195,000 BTC, earning $366 million in liquidation proceeds over the last decade.
Bitcoin Drops 17% After U.S. Reserve Announcement
Since the March announcement of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the Bitcoin price is $75,102.47 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $58,420,224,794 USD. Bitcoin is down 9.66% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Analysts attribute the drop to ongoing macroeconomic concerns, including trade tensions and looming recession fears, rather than the executive order itself.
Despite this short-term volatility, the establishment of a government-backed Bitcoin reserve could have long-term bullish implications, particularly if the reserve remains intact and off the market.
The Monday deadline is a pivotal moment for the federal government’s relationship with digital assets. As the Treasury prepares to consolidate and manage crypto seized through legal channels, questions remain about future disclosures, crypto taxation, and whether these reserves will eventually influence broader market trends.
This move marks a turning point in how governments handle cryptocurrencies, not just as seized assets but as tools of strategic and economic value. As more details emerge, the global crypto community will be watching closely.
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