Coinspeaker
May 28, 2025

US Government Considers Additional Bitcoin Purchases Amid ETF Surge

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David Sacks, the White House’s crypto and AI czar, announced at the Bitcoin 2025 conference that the US government may consider additional purchases of Bitcoin if budget-neutral conditions are met. He highlighted a March executive order allowing for potential Bitcoin acquisitions via asset forfeitures and proactive purchasing, pending approval from either the Treasury or Commerce Secretary.

  • The US currently holds approximately 198,012 BTC, worth over $21 billion.
  • 11 US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5.77 billion in inflows this month, marking their best performance since November.
  • BlackRock’s IBIT ETF is leading in performance alongside Bitcoin's all-time high above $110,000.

Despite record prices in Q2 2025, retail investor activity remains low, with stagnant BTC transfer volumes in the $0-$10K range. Institutional demand is driving prices, but historical trends indicate prolonged growth requires retail participation.

  • Long-term Bitcoin holders have moved over $4.02 billion worth of Bitcoin in May, signaling significant selling pressure.
  • The 3-5 year holder group contributed $2.16 billion to these outflows, reflecting strategic profit-taking amid price surges.