Bitcoin has returned to $10,000 with a strong return, becoming the focus of global attention. However, at the same time, the US government is facing a loss of up to $1.7 billion. What is going on? Let's uncover the story behind this digital currency storm.

As a virtual currency, the fluctuation of Bitcoin's value has always attracted much attention. From a few dollars a few years ago to $10,000 today, its price has soared, attracting the attention of countless investors. However, this drastic price fluctuation also brings a series of risks and challenges.

Behind the soaring price of Bitcoin, there are many complex factors hidden. First, the uncertainty of the global economic situation has led investors to avoid traditional assets and seek new investment targets. Bitcoin, as a decentralized and limited digital currency, is considered a safe-haven asset, attracting a large amount of capital inflow.

In addition, with the continuous development and application of blockchain technology, more and more institutions and companies have begun to explore the potential of digital currency, which has also provided support for the rise in Bitcoin prices. Various innovative projects based on blockchain have emerged in an endless stream, injecting new vitality into the digital currency market.

However, corresponding to the soaring price of Bitcoin is the loss faced by the US government. It is reported that the US government has lost up to $1.7 billion in the Bitcoin market, and this news shocked the world. What kind of story is hidden behind this loss?

Some analysts pointed out that the US government's investment in the Bitcoin field is not without gains, but due to large market fluctuations and poor management, some funds have been lost. In addition, the regulatory environment of the Bitcoin market is relatively chaotic, and there is a certain degree of gray area, which also brings certain risks to the government's investment.

In addition, some lawless elements use Bitcoin for illegal activities, such as money laundering and smuggling, which brings certain difficulties to the government's supervision. This also indirectly leads to the government's losses in the Bitcoin market.

However, while facing this huge loss, the US government is also increasing its supervision of the digital currency market, hoping to regulate the market order, reduce risks, and protect the interests of investors. This also reflects the government's emphasis on the development of digital currency and its pursuit of market stability.

In general, the story behind Bitcoin's strong return to $10,000 is complex and changeable. Investors should keep a clear head, look at market fluctuations rationally, and do a good job of risk control. The government should also strengthen supervision, regulate market order, and jointly promote the healthy development of the digital currency industry.

In this era of surging digital currency, we need to remain vigilant, invest rationally, and jointly explore the future of the digital economy. Bitcoin’s strong comeback is just the beginning. Let us wait and see what happens in the future.

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At 0:00 on February 12, Beijing time, the price of Bitcoin once again exceeded the $10,000 mark, and this development seemed to surprise many people, including the US government.

According to Jameson, CEO of key security company Casa
Lopp said that the U.S. Marshals Service has lost more than $1.7 billion (approximately RMB 11.9 billion) in revenue so far due to prematurely auctioning the Bitcoins it seized.

Lopp summarized the Bitcoin and price information auctioned by the U.S. Marshals Service. The results are shown in the figure below:

(Data from: Jameson Lopp)

It is reported that the U.S. government has so far seized a total of 185,230
BTC, and its auction proceeds totaled approximately US$151.44 million. As the current Bitcoin price once again exceeded US$10,000, the value of these Bitcoins has reached US$1.874 billion. Therefore, according to calculations, the US government has lost approximately US$1.72 billion. income.

Of course, the last Bitcoin auction has not actually happened yet. Last week, the US government just announced that 4040.54 BTC would be auctioned off.
(worth approximately $40 million). This auction will be divided into four parts: Series A auction of 5 blocks, each block contains 500 BTC, Series B auction of 10 blocks, each block contains 100 BTC
BTC, Series C auctions 10 blocks, each containing 50 BTC, and Series D auctions 1 block, containing 40.54 BTC.

According to an official statement from the Marshals Service, the auction will be held on February 18. Only participants who have pre-registered (requiring a deposit of US$200,000) can participate in the online bidding, while those who have not successfully bid will be placed in the auction. Get a refund at the end of the day.

Do you think the U.S. government will miss out on more benefits? Please express your opinion.