2026-01-06 03:22:07

An interesting contradiction is unfolding in the United States. Senator Cynthia Lummis recently pointed out that the US government claims to incorporate Bitcoin into its strategic reserves, yet at the same time quietly sells off confiscated BTC — clearly, these actions are inconsistent.

Specifically, the Department of Justice recently sold Bitcoin paid as part of a plea agreement with Samourai developers. This asset could have been part of the nation's wealth. But Lummis believes that, in the context of other countries actively building Bitcoin reserves, the US's actions are essentially wasting strategic assets.

Her concerns are not unfounded. As Bitcoin's political and economic status rises, those who hold more BTC reserves may gain an advantage in future financial battles. Every liquidation now could become a regret in the future.

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PumpingCroissant

· 01-09 01:38

The US operation is really brilliant, claiming to accumulate BTC while secretly selling it, with the left hand and right hand unaware of each other? --- Wait, now countries are all stockpiling BTC reserves, and we’re just selling everything off, how clever. --- Lummis’s words hit the nail on the head; every time you sell a BTC, you’re losing future financial leverage. --- I don’t understand American politicians’ minds. Knowing full well that this thing is a strategic asset, why are they still selling it off? What are they thinking? --- The Department of Justice’s move is truly outrageous, are they just burning money?

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pumpamentalist

· 01-08 12:29

With the left hand shouting "HODL," and the right hand secretly selling, the US government's move is absolutely brilliant—truly magical. Honestly, looking back in a few years, I’ll regret selling so much Bitcoin now. Lummis is right—everyone around the world is accumulating, only the US is bleeding out. This strategic IQ is a bit questionable. Bitcoin has become a game of chess; yet people are still tossing it around as chips, which is ridiculous. Such contradictory actions can only mean that Washington’s left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. The US government really is, talking about going long while going short in practice—classic double standards. The White House should first unify its stance; don’t shout one thing and sell another—it's too awkward. It’s probably just a game of tug-of-war between different departments; the Department of Justice doesn’t care about strategic reserves at all. Every Satoshi sold now might be regretted in the future—that hits hard. Once Bitcoin truly becomes a standard for national reserves, this move by the US will be a historical joke.

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TommyTeacher1

· 01-08 04:40

The US government is really outrageous. On one hand, they want to build strategic reserves of BTC, and on the other hand, they secretly sell it. What are they thinking?

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FOMOSapien

· 01-06 03:52

This move by the US is really outrageous. On one hand, they say they want to accumulate BTC, and on the other hand, they start selling off. Isn't this just fighting themselves? Honestly, they still don't take Bitcoin seriously. By the time everyone else rises, it'll be too late to regret.

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AllTalkLongTrader

· 01-06 03:50

America is really incredible—trying to hoard BTC while secretly selling it. This move is just outrageous. Wait, Lummis is right—aren't they shooting themselves in the foot? Regret will come sooner or later. Any BTC sold off now will be tears five years from now.

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SchrödingersNode

· 01-06 03:43

The US government is really something. They say they want to hoard BTC but secretly sell it at the same time. Playing both sides, huh?

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MetaMisery

· 01-06 03:40

Left hand accumulating coins, right hand selling coins, the US government's move is absolutely brilliant The US is really incredible, calling for strategic reserves of Bitcoin on one hand, while secretly selling, selling, selling—aren't they shooting themselves in the foot? Lummis is right, if you don't accumulate now, you're just giving others an opportunity Speaking of which, while countries are frantically hoarding BTC, the US is still clearing out, which feels a bit off... This is outrageous, the Department of Justice selling confiscated BTC can actually cause such big news Clearly knowing that BTC is going to rise but still selling, I really can't understand Wait, is this intentionally suppressing the price? Or have they really not considered a long-term strategy

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ApeWithNoFear

· 01-06 03:34

The US government is really something else... hoarding coins on one hand and selling off on the other, as if the whole world is blind.

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