US government's crypto holdings fall $16 billion from peak
- —Peak value of the federal stash was about $40.7 billion in October 2025 with BTC near $124,000
- —Current holdings are estimated at 319,000–328,000 BTC worth $26–28 billion
- —The drawdown from the peak reached roughly $20 billion
- —White House advisor Sacks: past seized-BTC sales raised $366 million versus $17 billion now
Why it matters: The reserve debate sharpens: critics cite volatility risk, supporters point to $16–17 billion forgone by selling early.
Source: Crypto Briefing