Bitcoin News Today: U.S. Government Bitcoin Holdings Remain Unchanged as Rumored Sales Debunked by Blockchain Analysis

The U.S. government has clarified that its estimated 198,000 Bitcoin (BTC) holdings remain untouched, with no evidence of large-scale sales or transactions reported in recent months. This comes amid persistent rumors of a potential $20 billion asset liquidation, which have been debunked by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. Public transaction records and agency statements confirm that the government’s Bitcoin stash—spread across multiple agencies—has shown no movement since at least April 2025 [1].

Arkham Intelligence’s analysis underscores the inactivity of the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings, which have remained static for four months as of July 2025. The firm explicitly dismissed recent speculation about a 170,000 BTC sale, citing no observable wallet activity or large transfers to support such claims. Miguel Morel, CEO of Arkham, emphasized the importance of verifying data before accepting rumors, warning against “misleading headlines or fabricated wallet activity” that could distort market perceptions [1].

The cryptocurrency community has reacted with mixed responses to the rumors, but official records have not corroborated any sales. Historical precedents, such as U.S. Marshals Service auctions of seized Bitcoin, have demonstrated short-term market volatility but neutral long-term impacts as buyers absorb the coins. For instance, prior auctions triggered temporary price fluctuations but did not alter Bitcoin’s broader liquidity dynamics once the assets were integrated into private hands [1].

Market data as of July 24, 2025, reflects relative stability in Bitcoin’s value. According to CoinMarketCap, BTC traded at $118,474.36, marking a 0.28% decline over 24 hours. The asset maintains a 60.86% dominance in the crypto market, with a total market cap of $2.36 trillion. Over 90 days, Bitcoin’s price has risen by 26.79%, while its circulating supply remains close to 19.9 million BTC [2]. Analysts note that government Bitcoin sales typically occur through public auctions, which can influence short-term price movements. However, the absence of recent large-scale transactions suggests no disruption to market liquidity [1].

The Coincu research team highlighted that while auctions can create temporary market ripples, the current environment remains stable. This aligns with Arkham’s findings that no significant BTC sales have occurred recently, reinforcing confidence in the market’s resilience. The firm’s data also serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency in tracking government-held assets, which could otherwise fuel speculative trading.

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[1] [title1: U.S. Government Retains 198,000 BTC Amid Rumor Denials] [url1: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6881b6b8cdd3e84fefeeda6c/]

[2] [title2: Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 04:24 UTC on July 24, 2025] [url2: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6881b6b8cdd3e84fefeeda6c/]