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How Much Does The Government Make From Cryptocurrency?

NicoleTaylor by NicoleTaylor
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Cryptocurrency was developed as a decentralized alternative to traditional finance, but it has not escaped the attention of governments across the world. In the United States, federal authorities regulate and tax digital assets and also directly hold large amounts of Bitcoin. Between tax revenue, crypto seizures, and new policies, the US government has positioned itself as one of the largest government actors in the crypto industry. 

Understanding how much money the government makes from cryptocurrency involves looking at three areas: taxes collected, seized crypto assets that are under government control, and recent developments like President Trump’s newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Taxation Of Cryptocurrency

One of the ways that the US government makes money from crypto is through taxation of individuals and businesses. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies cryptocurrency as property, not currency. That means that most crypto transactions are taxable, just like selling real estate or stocks. 

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Crypto can be taxed as either capital gains or income. For example, selling Bitcoin for dollars, converting one token to another, or spending crypto on products and services may trigger capital gain taxes. If an individual bought BTC for $10,000 and sold it for $20,000, then that extra $10,000 profit is subject to capital gains tax. People who mine or stake cryptocurrencies must report those rewards as income and will be taxed at the fair market value on the day they were received. 

Even rewards from less significant activities, like airdrops, referral bonuses, or promos, will be taxed. This framework ensures the IRS can collect revenue from almost every crypto-related transaction. 

The government also keeps an eye on exchanges and reporting requirements. The rise of decentralized exchanges (DEX) and platforms has resulted in many investors looking for the best DEX listings to trade outside of traditional exchanges. However, taxpayers must still legally declare these transactions to avoid penalties.

Seized Bitcoin Holdings

Another source of government-controlled cryptocurrency comes from seizures. The US government is the single largest state holder of Bitcoin, owning more than 200,000 BTC at some point, which is worth over $5 billion. 

Most of these holdings come from law enforcement actions against criminal networks. One famous example is the Silk Road marketplace, a drug-selling platform. In 2013, the FBI seized around 144,000 BTC connected to the site. They later worked with an individual only known as “Individual X” to recover additional stolen coins. These seizures created the first notable Bitcoin stockpile in government hands.

Seizures are still happening today, with the Department of Justice, IRS, Secret Service, and FBI confiscating crypto linked to fraud, money laundering schemes, hacks, and ransomware attacks. 

Only the US Marshals Service has the authority to sell these digital assets at auction. Between 2014 and 2023, the Marshals conducted 11 auctions, selling around $366 million worth of Bitcoin.

Many of these sales took place before Bitcoin’s biggest rallies. Analysts estimate that auctioning the crypto too early costs taxpayers over $17 billion in missed gains. This demonstrates the difficulty governments face in managing volatile assets.

Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

President Donald Trump announced a policy shift in 2025 with the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The executive order is the first attempt of the government to treat crypto as a reserve asset, like gold.

The reserve will be capitalized with Bitcoin held by the Treasury, while other agencies have been instructed to evaluate transferring their holdings into the reserve. The government has committed not to sell BTC deposited into the reserve. 

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It also establishes a US Digital Asset Stockpile for other cryptocurrencies forfeited through legal proceedings. Unlike the bitcoin reserve, these may eventually be sold under Treasury oversight.

How Much Does The US Government Really Make?

The answer depends on the definition of “making money”. Through taxes, the government generates consistent revenue. Each sale, trade, or income-generating activity in the crypto industry potentially contributes to federal coffers. There are millions of citizens engaging in crypto, which represents a growing tax revenue.

The government has gained direct revenue and unrealized wealth from seizures. Auction sales have produced millions of dollars, although selling early has cost potential billions. 

Now, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is treating Bitcoin like a national asset. Bitcoin has a capped supply of 21 million coins, and the new recognition of Bitcoin by the government allows it to play an important role in global finance comparable to traditional reserves.

There is no true estimate of how much money the government makes from crypto. However, with taxes, seizures, auctions, and the Treasury sitting on around 200,000 coins, it can be assumed that government holdings and direct and indirect revenue amount to billions of dollars.

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