2026-01-19 20:29:50

The U.S. government's approach to Bitcoin holdings is undergoing a significant shift. Over recent years, thousands of BTC were disposed of—holdings that would represent billions in value at today's market rates. This decision is now being reframed. Going forward, the new policy direction emphasizes a fundamentally different principle: maintain your Bitcoin positions. The pivot reflects a broader recognition within policymaking circles about BTC's long-term value proposition and the strategic importance of holding rather than selling. This stance could influence institutional confidence and reshape how governments approach their crypto asset reserves. For Bitcoin holders and market observers, this signals a meaningful change in how the world's largest economy views digital asset stewardship.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 6h ago

Really, is the US government starting to backtrack? Should have known not to dump so many coins haha --- Wait, is this really a policy shift or just another smoke screen? --- Damn, I regret selling those BTC earlier... a cheap asset worth a hundred million dollars --- Got it, HODL is the right way, the government is starting to realize it too --- Now the institutions have an excuse to buy the dip again, clever --- But seriously, is it so easy for the government to change its stance... why do I find it hard to believe? --- Only fools would sell Bitcoin --- I've been saying all along, the US government will ultimately side with BTC, and now it's settled

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HashBrownies

· 6h ago

Why did you go offline earlier? This move to undo was absolutely brilliant.

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ContractSurrender

· 6h ago

It should have been like this a long time ago. That previous wave of sell-offs was really extreme. Only at critical moments do people realize to cherish it? Is the US about to hoard coins? What about us? The policy direction has changed, and institutions are probably itching to move. The polite way to say it is "strategic adjustment," the harsh way is "regretful retreat." Wait, does this mean governments are starting to believe in Bitcoin too? A few years ago, they kept selling off, and now they’re turning around to hold tightly—classic face-slapping. This is true great power competition; the more they hoard, the greater their influence.

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SerNgmi

· 6h ago

I should have just held when I knew about the US earlier. Now I'm just kicking myself, haha.

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FUD_Vaccinated

· 6h ago

Sold so much Bitcoin... and now you're saying to hold? The contrast is just too stark. --- Has the US government finally figured it out? Unfortunately, the cheap coins were sold long ago. This move is a bit showy. --- From dumping to accumulating, the turnaround was so quick I didn't even react. The institutions must feel so awkward. --- Basically, it's regret. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have sold those BTC. Now they're changing their tune. --- It's good that policies have changed, but those coins that were sold can't be brought back. It's really ironic. --- Damn, what were you doing when you were dumping coins wildly before? Now you want to hold? It's a bit late.

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