Bitcoin’s Future Isn’t Just in Private Hands — Governments Now Hold 2.3% of All Supply, and 2025 Is Just the Beginning

Governments hold over 463,000 BTC, or 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The U.S. remains the largest holder with 198,012 BTC. El Salvador and Bhutan continue to expand Bitcoin reserves through purchases and mining. Governments worldwide now hold more than 463,741 BTC, representing approximately 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The figure, reported by CoinGecko marks a decrease from 529,591 BTC reported in July 2024. While some nations have liquidated portions of their reserves, others, such as El Salvador and Bhutan, are actively expanding their holdings. U.S. Remains Top Bitcoin Holder With New “Digital Fort Knox” Initiative Notably, the report highlighted the U.S. government as the largest holder of Bitcoin, with approximately 198,012 BTC valued at around $18.3 billion. This figure is lower than the previous year as the U.S. government has liquidated some of its Bitcoin reserves. Related: US Bitcoin Reserve implementation is moving faster than expected, with timelines now in days and weeks In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a “Digital Fort Knox,” consolidating Bitcoin seized from asset forfeitures i… The post Bitcoin’s Future Isn’t Just in Private Hands — Governments Now Hold 2.3% of All Supply, and 2025 Is Just the Beginning appeared first on Coin Edition .

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