Global Government Bitcoin Strategies (2023 2025)  A Rational Overview

Between 2023 and 2025, several governments revised their Bitcoin strategies  reflecting shifts in political economic and technological priorities

🟠 United States Currently holds 198,012 BTC (~$18.3 billion). The holdings were reduced following a partial sell-off. Under Donald Trump, the U.S. proposed creating a "Digital Fort Knox  a reserve of strategic digital assets.

🟠 China  Holds 194,000 BTC (~$17.6 billion) primarily seized from the PlusToken scam. The Chinese government has neither sold nor announced any clear policy regarding this BTC.

🟠 United Kingdom  Owns 61,000 BTC (~$5.6 billion) mostly acquired through criminal seizures. There is an ongoing debate within the government regarding whether to sell or retain these assets.

🟠 Bhutan  Has mined 8,594 BTC (~$795 million) using hydropower. The country is actively expanding its mining operations in line with its renewable energy strategy.

🟠 El Salvador: Holds 6,135 BTC (~$567 million) and continues to buy 1 BTC every day as part of its long term Bitcoin adoption policy.

🟠 Ukraine: Received 256 BTC (~$21 million) as donations during the war. All BTC was fully liquidated to support wartime expenses.

🟠 Germany: Sold 46,359 BTC (~$3.9 billion) in 2024, which significantly impacted the market, causing a 15% drop in Bitcoin’s price.