What bitcoin wallets does the US government control?

Roughly 328,000 BTC across dozens of addresses, mostly from seizures like Silk Road and hacks. Tracked publicly on-chain.

Why move bitcoin from a steroid conspiracy now?

Likely prepping for auction. Small transfers test pipelines without crashing prices. Holdings total $22B+.

Could government bitcoin sales tank the market?

Possible short-term dips if large auctions hit. They've managed it before via slow drips — expect volatility, not apocalypse.

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Feds Shuffle Steroid-Tainted Bitcoin from Their $22 Billion Hoard

The US government just moved bitcoin chunks from wallets linked to a wild steroid distribution plot. With $22 billion in crypto already in their vault, you have to wonder: auction time?

Fintech Dose Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

Blockchain visualization of US government bitcoin wallet transfers linked to steroid case

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US gov holds $22B in seized BTC, including steroid ring haul. 𝕏
Recent small transfers signal potential auctions ahead. 𝕏
Risk of market dips from sales, but managed historically. 𝕏

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