🚨 U.S. Treasury’s Bitcoin Bombshell sends Shockwaves Through Crypto 🌊💥
💰 U.S. Bitcoin Holdings Smaller Than Expected
On August 15, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed:
> “I believe that bitcoin reserve is at today’s prices somewhere between $15 and $20 billion.”
This contrasts with outside estimates of ~$23 billion, including Arkham Intelligence, which reckons the U.S. holds almost 200,000 BTC.
🛑 No New Bitcoin Purchases
Bessent stressed:
> “We’ve also started — to get into the 21st Century — a bitcoin strategic reserve. We’re not going to be buying that, but we are going to use confiscated assets and continue to build that up. We’re going to stop selling that.”
🏛 Policy Outlook
Following the interview, Bessent sought to clarify his comments on X, saying:
>"Bitcoin that has been finally forfeited to the federal government will be the foundation of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve that President Trump established in his March Executive Order.
In addition, Treasury is committed to exploring budget-neutral pathways to acquire more Bitcoin to expand the reserve, and to execute on the President’s promise to make the United States the “Bitcoin superpower of the world.”
📉 Bitcoin Price Takes a Hit
Markets reacted instantly — Bitcoin plunged over 5% as traders recalibrated expectations for U.S. support in the crypto market.
⏳ Crypto Price Outlook
🔹Short term: More volatility, possible downside.
🔹Long term: Scarcity and global adoption still support Bitcoin’s value.
🧠 What Holders Should Know?
✔ Don’t panic sell.
✔ U.S. isn’t dumping coins.
✔ Fundamentals remain strong.
✔ Diversify holdings.
👉 Volatile days ahead, but Bitcoin’s long-term role stays intact. #TreasuryDepartment
