The United States holds more than 200,000 BTC, which translates to over 5 billion dollars. This is despite having previously sold thousands of BTC.
Although the United States had sold several thousand #Bitcoins in the past, its government currently owns over 200,000 #BTC valued at more than 5 billion dollars, making them one of the major holders of this cryptocurrency.
 US Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Increase
According to data from 21.co, the current amount of Bitcoins held by the US stands at 194,188, with an estimated value of 5.3 billion USD. These figures, derived from publicly available sources, may only represent a minimum estimate. In reality, the actual number could be even higher.

The primary BTC reserves were acquired by the US government from the following operations:
-       Confiscation of 69,369 BTC from the Silk Road market in November 2020.
-       Acquisition of 94,643 BTC following the Bitfinex hack in January 2022.
-       And 51,326 BTC related to the James Zhong case in March 2022.

Most of these Bitcoins are stored offline in encrypted devices, known as hardware wallets, managed by the Department of Justice and the Tax Office.
Confiscated Bitcoins and the US Government
It's important to note that even though the US holds these Bitcoins, they don't consider them as their property until a court decides otherwise. The US Marshals Service becomes the owner of these BTC only after a judicial decision confirms their confiscation.
Occasionally, the US sells some of its Bitcoins through an auction system based on court orders. The largest auction took place in 2014, when billionaire Tim Draper bought 30,000 BTC from the US at a very favorable price.
Recently, however, the US government has been turning to cryptocurrency exchanges to sell confiscated BTC. For instance, in March of this year, the government sold 9,118 BTC via the Coinbase exchange.
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According to multiple sources, including NewsBTC, Daily Truth Report, and CoinCodex, the price of Polkadot (DOT) has surged above the $4.50 resistance level against the US Dollar. If it clears the $4.80 resistance level, the price could surge towards $5.5. Inside #Bitcoins predicts that an increase above the channel could trigger intense buying to the resistance levels of $5.00, $5.20, and $5.40.
It is worth noting that #Polkadot is a sharded blockchain that connects several different chains together in a single network, allowing them to process transactions in parallel and exchange data between chains without sacrificing security. The $DOT token serves three key functions in Polkadot: providing governance for the network, operating the network, and supporting the networks.
The Polkadot #ico started on October 15, 2017, and ran until October 27, 2017. During the ICO, 5 million #DOT tokens were sold, representing 50% of the initial DOT supply (10 million tokens). The Polkadot price reached as high as $55 in November 2021. DOT’s price reached a peak of $6.30 shortly after it launched in May 2020, then wavered between $4 and $5 for the remainder of 2020. In May 2021, DOT’s price hit an all-time high of $49.80. During the Q4 bull run of 2021, DOT’s price hit another peak of $44.41 in October.

It is important to note that cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile and subject to change rapidly. Therefore, investors should always do their own research and exercise caution before investing in any cryptocurrency.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their research and make informed decisions.

Recent data from Santiment shows a notable surge in Bitcoin's whale numbers. A significant 16 wallets have now joined the ranks of those holding between 100 to 1,000 #Bitcoins (BTC). This growth appears to be due to smaller wallet holders "graduating" to the next tier, bolstering the case for a bullish Bitcoin outlook.Not sameA clear divergence has been observed between Bitcoin and Ethereum whale behaviors. #Ethereum whales, defined as holders of 1,000 ETH or more, are currently in a pronounced downtrend. Over the past year alone, a whopping 12 million #ETH has been offloaded by these large stakeholders. This figure jumps to 20 million ETH since 2020, suggesting a significant shift in Ethereum whale sentiment. In stark contrast, Bitcoin whales, those with 1,000 #BTC or more, display a trend that ranges from aggregate growth to stability.This pattern further accentuates Ethereum's ongoing sell pressure, which stands in stark contrast to Bitcoin's current trajectory. Shark and whale wallets From February 2022, the cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a significant uptick in the number of shark and whale wallets accumulating at least 10 Bitcoin. Over the span of the last 20 months, this trend of accumulating larger wallets has surged, resulting in an additional 11,806 addresses crossing this notable threshold. This represents an impressive 8.12% total increase in such wallet holders, showcasing robust confidence among larger stakeholders in the digital asset's potential. $BTC $ETH