The United States government currently controls roughly $21 billion worth of Bitcoin. It didn’t accumulate this position by buying on the open market or mining coins. Historically, U.S. Bitcoin holdings have accumulated through criminal and civil asset forfeiture with cases tied to major fraud, ransomware, and darknet investigations. Though the Department of Justice notes that seized cryptocurrency is

February 2026 Capitulation Explained Bitcoin peaked at $126,000 in October 2025 and fell below $65,000 four months later, marking a nearly 48% decline from its all-time high. For many investors who entered during the rally, the past few months have been marked by heavy losses and uncertainty. The question now dominating market sentiment is simple, “where does Bitcoin