The US government has been seizing Bitcoin from criminals for years! They've sold a lot of it, making around $366 million. But, they missed out on a HUGE amount of money.
- The government sold Bitcoin many times over the past decade.
- They sold around 195,000 Bitcoins.
- If they had held onto it, it would be worth over $17 billion now!
- Experts think the government might start keeping Bitcoin as a reserve.
Fact | Number |
---|---|
Total Bitcoins seized | ~207,000 |
Money made from sales | ~$366 million |
Potential profit missed | ~$17 billion |
Current Bitcoin price (approx.) | ~$90,000 |
It's like finding a treasure chest, selling some of the gold, and then realizing you could have been much richer!