United States Crypto Portfolio: Which Coins Are You Holding?

Bittime - With the growing adoption of digital assets, the United States government has amassed a significant crypto portfolio. 

These holdings largely stem from the seizure of assets related to illegal activities, but also reflect how cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming part of the global financial ecosystem. 

In this article, we will discuss the assets the US government holds as well as the potential for adding new assets to their reserves.

United States Crypto Portfolio

The United States government has a fairly significant portfolio of crypto assets, consisting of various major tokens on the market. Recent data shows that their holdings include:

• Bitcoin (BTC): $17 billion
• Ethereum (ETH): $133 million
• Binance Coin (BNB): $37 million
• Other Assets: TRX, UNI, LINK

This portfolio shows that the US government not only holds BTC and ETH, but also has exposure to various major altcoins.

Also read: Is Ethereum Worth an Investment? Complete Guide for 2025

Potential for Adding Assets to Government Reserves

With increasing regulation and the role of crypto in the financial ecosystem, the question arises as to whether assets such as TRX (Tron), UNI (Uniswap), and LINK (Chainlink) will be added to government reserves more broadly.

Several factors that can influence this decision include:

1. Crypto Regulation – If more assets are deemed legal and recognized by regulators, governments may expand their portfolios.
2. Network Utility – Assets like LINK have a unique function in providing oracle data, which can increase long-term value.
3. Liquidation Strategy – Governments often seize assets from illegal activities, and the decision to keep or sell depends on their financial strategy.

Current Market Performance

Current prices of some assets in the US government portfolio:

• BTC: $85,969.98 (-0.41%)
• ETH: $2,181.38 (+1.87%)
• BNB: $586.31 (-1.85%)

Source: Market Endtime

Although Bitcoin remains the dominant asset in reserves, other altcoins also exhibit volatility that is of interest to investors and regulators.

Also read: Bitcoin Price Prediction Today March 10

Conclusion

The US government's crypto holdings show how digital assets are increasingly being recognized on an institutional scale. 

With billions of dollars in Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as holdings in BNB, TRX, UNI, and LINK, the US government has quite extensive exposure to the crypto ecosystem. 

The question is, will this portfolio continue to grow with more altcoins in the future?

FAQ

1. Which Cryptos Are Based in the US?

Asset US-based cryptocurrencies are generally defined as projects developed or operated by companies or teams based in the United States. 

However, this does not mean the crypto is only available in the US, as most operate on a decentralized global network. Here are some key examples: XRP, SOL, USDC, XLM, LINK, HBAR, etc

2. How Much Crypto Does the US Have?

The US government is known to hold large amounts of cryptocurrencies obtained through the seizure of assets from illegal activities, such as the Silk Road case and other law enforcement actions. Forecasts for early 2025 show:

• The US government has approx 200.000 Bitcoin (BTC) from various confiscations. With a BTC price of approx $85.000, this is equivalent to $17 billion USD.
• The exact numbers for other assets, such as Ethereum or XRP, are less clear because governments do not always release full details. However, some seizures include multiple crypto assets, so the total value could be higher.

3. Most Used Crypto in the US?

The definition of “most used” can refer to ownership, transaction volume, or general popularity. Based on trends until 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is the most widely used crypto asset in the US.

4. Does the US Have an Official Cryptocurrency?

Until March 9, 2025, United States of America do not yet have official crypto assets. The US is still in the discussion stage. President Trump in 2025 proposed "Crypto Strategic Reserve" which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. However, this is only a reserve asset, not an official US digital asset.

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Reference

A1 Crypto, US Crypto Portfolio, accessed March 9, 2025.

CryptoRankNews, Telegram Channel CryptoRankNews, accessed March 9, 2025.

Author: SD