US Bitcoin Reserve Suffers $5 Billion Loss as Price Drops 45%
ByAinvest
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 6:11 am ET1min read
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The US government's strategic Bitcoin reserve has lost approximately $5 billion in value, or 45%, since its creation in 2025. The losses are unrealized and driven by market repricing rather than disposals. Officials characterize the reserve as a long-term strategic hedge against inflation and rising national debt, rather than a short-term speculative allocation. The reserve's drawdown is symbolic, as losses are no longer confined to corporate balance sheets but are now visible at the sovereign level.
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