Patrick Witt, executive director of the Digital Asset Advisory Council, noted that the development of the government’s Bitcoin asset custody infrastructure has been finalized.
The U.S. government currently holds 328,372 Bitcoin, approximately 1.6% of the global supply, acquired from previous seizure-linked incidents. In March 2025, a presidential order was signed forbidding the sale of these assets. Deputy Secretary-General Harry John and other officials have been leading initiatives to restructure the asset management system.
Increased security requirements for the reserves were prompted by incident concerning unauthorized cryptocurrencies under United States Federal Martial Service’s control. Approximately $70 million worth of assets were allegedly mishandled or incorrectly disclosed, emphasizing the need for a stronger and committed key management system instead of an existing framework.
Market Participants Remain Concerned About Delays
The outlook for proactive government Bitcoin acquisition strategy has succeeded; however, the current framework remains restricted to sustaining and securing existing seized assets. Amidst the discussion at events such as “Bitcoin 2026” conference, the market participants remain concerned about delays in implementing specific measures.
In U.S. Congress, progress on the bill that would enable new Bitcoin acquisition has been put on hold. The bill to purchase up to 200,000 BTC annually has been submitted, and it is projected that the likelihood of realization is very low caused by political tension and other factors.
Overall, the upcoming policy route is projected to focus on the advancement of existing holdings instead of allowing a new acquisition method. Cost-neutral asset management remains the fundamental line, while the advancement of spot buying pressure on the Bitcoin market appears unlikely.
