As of early October 2026, the US government holds an estimated 328,372 BTC. Tracking sources report a decline of approximately 1,635 BTC throughout the year. Estimates from various trackers for October 7, 2026, range between 319,000 and 328,000 BTC, reflecting differences in how federal wallet addresses are identified.
In the first week of October 2026, government-linked wallets transferred approximately 17,733 BTC to Coinbase Prime. Analysts suggest this activity represents custody consolidation rather than market liquidation. No sales have been confirmed, and the government's holdings consist entirely of assets seized during law enforcement operations.
The government's Bitcoin position includes roughly 94,643 BTC from the 2016 Bitfinex hack and about 127,271 BTC recovered from Silk Road. Executive Order 14233, signed in March 2025, established the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and prohibits the sale of these seized assets.
With Bitcoin priced between $82,000 and $83,000 in early October, the total value of the holdings is estimated at $26 billion to $28 billion. This valuation has fallen by approximately $16 billion from the peak of $40.7 billion recorded in late October 2025, primarily due to market price fluctuations.
