A newly released document dated July 15, 2025, highlights a significant reduction in Bitcoin holdings under the control of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Current Bitcoin Holdings
According to recent data, the U.S. Marshals Service currently holds just 28,988 BTC. This marks a drastic decrease from previously estimated holdings of nearly 200,000 BTC. The figures were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request that revealed internal records compiled by the DOJ’s Asset Forfeiture Division.
Reasons for Decrease
The majority of the Bitcoin was acquired through high-profile criminal seizures, including the Silk Road case. In recent years, the federal government has liquidated most of its Bitcoin holdings through public auctions, leading to a significant reduction in reserves.
Impact on Cryptocurrency Market
With the current value of remaining Bitcoin estimated at around $3.4 billion, this decline could have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market. Although the U.S. Marshals have continued to auction off seized crypto assets, the latest report suggests that the once-massive government reserves are nearly exhausted.
Updated data on U.S. Bitcoin reserves underscores changes in asset management and may affect the perception and stability of the cryptocurrency market.
