The United States confirms the end of sales of Bitcoin seized by the Treasury Department

The US Treasury confirms it will not sell any more seized Bitcoin and will integrate all assets it holds into its Strategic Reserve under national federal supervision.

In a key speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the Treasury Secretary, Scott BessentThis put an end to speculation about the fate of crypto assets held by the federal government. Bessent confirmed that the United States will not sell the seized bitcoins in recent operations, but these will be integrated into the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, previously established by President Donald Trump through an Executive Order signed in March 2025.

His recent statement served as a ratification of the current policy: to halt traditional U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) auctions in order to accumulate these assets as long-term sovereign wealth.

US clarifies the movement of BTC seized from Samourai Wallet

Bessent's statements come at a critical time to calm the markets. In recent days, strong rumors have emerged about a possible sale of assets seized in the Southern District of New York, specifically those linked to privacy platform developers.

The controversy centered on a movement of 57,55 BTC—valued at approximately $6,3 million—seized from the Samourai Wallet team. Blockchain observers detected transfers suggesting a liquidation, which would have constituted a direct violation of the Trump administration's policy.

However, Patrick Witt, a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, denied Witt categorically denied these versions. He explained that, although the funds were moved, they were not sold.

"The government is not liquidating positions. The movements recorded towards Coinbase Prime are strictly due to custody and security reasons, not open market sell orders." Witt clarified, backing up what Bessent had said in Davos.

From auction to reserve: Trump's Executive Order

Bessent's message in Davos made it clear that the US administration is precisely applying the Executive Order 14233The law, issued in March of last year, significantly changed how the government manages digital assets seized by agencies like the FBI or the Department of Justice. Instead of quickly liquidating them for dollars, these assets are now held within the United States Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, becoming part of its financial assets.

The aim of this measure is to strengthen the national balance sheet through resources seized in operations against illicit activities. In this way, the country converts these “windfall gains” into tools to bolster its reserves without resorting to public funds. The decision reflects a more structured and efficient strategy for leveraging digital assets that come under state control, especially in a context where cryptocurrencies are playing an increasingly important role in modern economies.

The United States redefines its crypto strategy as the CLARITY Act advances

In addition to managing seized assets, Bessent referred to the need to maintain a regulatory environment that fosters innovation. He mentioned the progress of the so-called CLARITY ActCurrently under legislative debate and scheduled for a Senate vote on January 27, this regulatory proposal seeks to establish a clear federal framework for companies operating with digital assets and for the crypto market as a whole. Its objective is to provide consistent rules nationwide and prevent disparate regulatory interpretations among agencies or states.

If passed, the CLARITY Act could become a benchmark for the industry, providing guidelines that facilitate innovation in the United States without sacrificing oversight or investor protection. 

Market attention is now focused on this debate, which will define the direction of the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the world's leading economy.