[The U.S. Government Holds 316,800 Bitcoins, Becoming a Major Holder] According to CryptoQuant data, the U.S. government currently holds 316,800 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $35.9 billion, making it one of the world's known major Bitcoin holders. Additionally, on October 14, during the government shutdown, the U.S. government transferred $73 million worth of seized Bitcoins. (Cointelegraph)