What is the US strategic Bitcoin reserve?

Trump's executive order to hold seized BTC instead of selling, building a national stockpile now at 328k coins worth $22B+.

Who is Glenn Olivio and why his Bitcoin?

Indicted in 2025 steroid distribution ring; his seized 2.4 BTC transferred to Coinbase Prime as part of asset management.

Does this mean the government is selling Bitcoin?

No – it's repositioning for the reserve, no liquidations since policy shift.

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Uncle Sam Ships Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase: Steroid Bust Funds Join the National Stash

Blockchain sleuths spot the US sliding 2.4 BTC – worth $177k – from a steroid dealer’s wallet straight to Coinbase Prime. It’s not a fire sale; it’s the strategic reserve flexing.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Blockchain visualization of US government Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase Prime wallet

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US shifted 2.4 BTC from Olivio steroid case to Coinbase Prime – consolidation, not sale. 𝕏
Strategic reserve now holds 328k BTC ($22B), per Trump's hold-forever policy. 𝕏
Moves signal accumulation, boosting long-term BTC sentiment amid AI-economic shifts. 𝕏

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Elena Vasquez

Senior editor and generalist covering the biggest stories with a sharp, skeptical eye.

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