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Seized-Coin Stockpiles Shadow Supply

Large government holdings of seized bitcoin and ether recur as an unpriced supply overhang, where every custody transfer forces the market to guess whether liquidation follows.

forming · confidence 40 · Emerging (watchlist) · tracking since July 14, 2026 · updated July 14, 2026

Why the conviction moved

  • Jul 14
    Strengthened +3

    Arkham traced $297M in seized bitcoin and ether (3,940 BTC and 30,000 ETH) from three enforcement cases moving to Coinbase Prime, with no confirmed sale. A fresh custody transfer forcing the market to guess whether liquidation follows is the exact dynamic the thesis tracks.

Source trail

  • Supporting · July 14, 2026

    U.S. Government Sends $297 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime

    Arkham traced $297M in seized bitcoin and ether (3,940 BTC and 30,000 ETH) from three enforcement cases moving to Coinbase Prime, with no confirmed sale. A fresh custody transfer forcing the market to guess whether liquidation follows is the exact dynamic the thesis tracks.

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