There is no denying that 2025 has been a groundbreaking year for the cryptocurrency sector. That has especially been true for the leading crypto by market cap. Amid Bitcoin’s record-setting year, the US has reportedly missed out on $21 billion from its BTC sales that have taken place since 2014.
The United States has not been keen to hold onto Bitcoin for any length of time. At least, that was the case under the prior administration. Now, it is coming to light just how much capital was missed out on by the country opting to forgo any kind of BTC-related strategy and simply selling the asset.
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US Bitcoin Sales Left $21 Billion on the Table Amid Country’s Crypto U-Turn
The United States is currently caught in a concerning position of fragility. The national debt has grown to unprecedented levels, reaching $36 trillion. Moreover, there are even more worries about what that could ultimately mean for the country and its citizens.
That has been a clear focus of the new presidential administration, with an entire commission dedicated to slashing federal spending. Yet, one shockingly overlooked potential revenue stream has officially come to light. In what has been a monumental year for Bitcoin, the US missed out on $21 billion from its BTC sales dating back to 2014.
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The US had seized a host of bitcoins from the shut-down Silk Road, which led to a string of sales. According to a recent CryptoSlate report, from 2014 to 2023, the US Marshals Service sold 195,000 BTC for $366 million. That value mark has shown what the country has missed out on from not having a proper strategy relating to the cryptocurrency in place.
US Senator Cynthia Lummis recently said that, when accounting for opportunity costs, the country missed out on the $21 billion figure. Even at its present $105,000 price, they left $20.4 billion on the table. The senator called the missed opportunity “deeply troubling.” However, it should not be a thing of the past, as the current administration is committed to buying and holding the asset class. It should provide a strong opportunity for capital in the coming years.
