Government Bitcoin holdings fell 1,635 BTC in 2026 – 2 countries bucked the trend
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Government Bitcoin [BTC] holdings have declined in 2026, falling from 647,231 BTC at the beginning of the year to 645,596 BTC - a reduction of 1,635 BTC. In this, Bhutan recorded the sharpest decline, with its tracked holdings dropping 91% from 5,984 BTC to 518 BTC. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan and El Salvador are the only governments to have increased their holdings, with Kazakhstan holding an estimated 3,544 BTC and El Salvador adding 287 BTC. Government's Bitcoin holdings Despite the overall decline, the U.S. remains the largest government Bitcoin holder with 328,372 BTC, followed by China with 190,000 BTC and the U.K.
Source: AMBCrypto
