U.S. Government Unlikely to Increase Bitcoin Reserves, Says Hayes – Coincu

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BitMEX co-founder Hayes doubts U.S. government will increase Bitcoin reserves. Debt pressure and stereotypes discourage strategic Bitcoin purchases. U.S. holds approximately 198,000 Bitcoin from seizures, not direct buys. The U.S. government’s potential to increase its Bitcoin reserves is unlikely, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, who recently discussed the matter in an interview. The matter is significant due to the U.S. government’s nearly 200,000 Bitcoin holdings, impacting market dynamics and public policy. Hayes Questions Bitcoin Strategy Amid U.S. Debt Concerns Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, expressed skepticism regarding the U.S. government increasing its Bitcoin reserves. Currently holding nearly 198,000 bitcoins , valued at over $18 billion , Hayes stated this accumulation resulted from seizures and not direct purchases. The constraint on direct purchases arises from two main factors: national debt concerns and a negative public view of cryptocurrency holders, termed “Bitcoin bros.” These elements make it politically complex for elected officials to justify increasing Bitcoin reserves. “The United States is a deficit country; the only way they can do a strategic reserve is by not selling the Bitcoin they took from people.” — Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder, BitMEX Bitcoin Price Trends and Implications for U.S. Policy Did you know? Britain’s largest Bitcoin treasury ever held was around 213,519 bitcoins, confiscated over years of significant law enforcement operations. As of May 4, 2025, Bitcoin’s current price stands at $95,429.98 , with a market cap of 1.89 trillion . Recent price movements indicate a -0.87% decrease in the past 24 hours and a 13.53% increase over the 30-day period, as reported by CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:18 UTC on May 4, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap The Coincu research team highlights the fiscal and regulatory challenges of incorporating Bitcoin at a national level. Drawing parallels with historical gold reserves , the potential increase in government-held Bitcoin stocks might trigger varied market reactions, affecting Bitcoin’s long-term value and acceptance. Binance US restores US dollar transactions , illustrating the complex relationship between cryptocurrency markets and national policies. Source: https://coincu.com/335672-us-bitcoin-reserves-hayes-analysis/

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