Coinbase CEO says US government could hold over $1T in Bitcoin reserves
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested that the US government could hold over $1 trillion in Bitcoin reserves in the future. The US already holds around 328,372 BTC, mostly acquired through seizures from criminal activities. Armstrong believes federal holdings, combined with potential strategic purchases, could position Bitcoin as a major national asset.
- ▪The US government is the largest known state holder of Bitcoin with an estimated 328,372 BTC as of February 2026.
- ▪Most of the government's Bitcoin was obtained through seizures related to crimes like Silk Road and ransomware attacks.
- ▪In March 2025, President Trump signed an executive order halting the auction of seized Bitcoin, signaling a shift toward holding it as a strategic asset.
- ▪Brian Armstrong envisions other G20 nations following the US in adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
- ▪Coinbase sees the US potentially holding over $1 trillion in Bitcoin if current trends and policies continue.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/17061228/coinbase-ceo-says-company-becoming-aws-for-crypto-with-citi--1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Coinbase CEO says US government could hold over $1T in Bitcoin reserves" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Coinbase CEO says US government could hold over $1T in Bitcoin reserves Brian Armstrong envisions a future where America's Bitcoin stash becomes a trillion-dollar strategic asset, with other G20 nations following suit. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 17, 2026 Brian Armstrong thinks the US government is sitting on a future trillion-dollar Bitcoin pile.
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