2026-01-07 09:22:06

Recently, there has been quite a stir in the US policy circle. Trump previously claimed publicly that the US Bitcoin strategic reserve would never be sold, which many participants in the crypto market viewed as a long-term positive signal. However, the situation reversed today— the US Department of Justice announced the sale of approximately $6 million worth of Bitcoin confiscated from Samourai developers.

This move has raised many questions in the market. Bitcoin Magazine has confirmed this detail, making the news highly credible. Policy shifts often have a tangible impact on market sentiment, especially when it involves reserve policies for leading crypto assets like Bitcoin.

From a market perspective, the discrepancy between this policy and its actual implementation is worth noting. The differing stances of the Department of Justice and the executive branch on handling crypto assets may continue to evolve into a focal point of market discussion. The market is now awaiting how the Trump administration will reconcile this contradiction.

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airdrop_huntress

· 14h ago

Coming back with this set again? Sounds nice, but then they turn around and sell—typical left hand, right hand. The Ministry of Justice's move is really awesome; just pretend you didn't hear the 6 million. Wait, isn't this just two departments throwing shade at each other? Haha. Never selling just for fun; if you have the money, why not make a profit? Such a big policy contrast, how are retail investors supposed to play? Feels like they're all just acting; am I the only one who can't see through it?

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MysteriousZhang

· 01-07 09:52

Is this the same old story again? Promised never to sell but turned around and sold. The policy's speed of face-slapping is really fast. The Department of Justice and the administrative level are doing their own things, retail investors are caught in the middle with rising blood pressure. 600 million USD is nothing, but the key is that this signal is a bit confusing. Inconsistent policies hurt market confidence the most. Let's wait and see. Samourai's coins have all been sold, how much inventory is left? This round of operations is really testing our psychological resilience. If internal government coordination is like this, what can we trust?

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-07 09:52

Here we go again, the left hand says never sell, and the right hand starts dumping. The speed at which this policy is slapped in the face is faster than market reactions. The Ministry of Justice just announced 6 million, this account needs to be carefully calculated. Where is the promised strategic reserve? It seems like no one inside the government is on the same page. Such contrasting operations really undermine the confidence in air coins, especially among small retail investors. But on the other hand, confiscated coins are inherently in a gray area, so this handling is understandable. Let's wait and see how Trump spins this lie; probably another round of "My people didn't tell me." This is a good time for policy arbitrage; smart people have already been arbitraging. When the judiciary and administration clash, retail investors suffer. I bet five bucks there will be another new scandal soon. Is it true that policy's reckless punches are just killing the big brother?

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-07 09:48

This is really hard to hold on to. Trump says never sell, but the Department of Justice turns around and sells. Are the left and right hands fighting each other? It's the old routine of policy and implementation. The market has been cut for so many years, do people still believe it? $6 million can be sold just like that. What's the point of a permanent reserve? The executive branch and the Department of Justice are at odds, and we retail investors are the ones getting hurt. Can someone tell me if this counts as a disguised backstab? Wait for Trump to come out and clean it up. He'll eventually spin a story. This move is truly brilliant. On one hand, they say they do things well; on the other, it's a different story. The internal political strife in America is on us to pay for. Policy directions change just like that. How can HODLers stay steady? This move by the Department of Justice has turned a promising signal into a huge irony. The transparency of reserve policies is really worrying. Next time, who will still believe official promises?

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TestnetNomad

· 01-07 09:27

You talk so nicely, then turn around and sell. Typical of left hand to sell to right hand. The Department of Justice and Trump are singing a duet. Who is really in charge here? Another trick of "never sell." I don’t believe you. $6 million was quietly sold, breaking promises. Policy backlash is faster than market reactions. Laughable. Saying never sell on one hand, secretly clearing out on the other. Do you really think we’re all blind? This move is really brilliant. Saying no to selling? Then why are there so many fools still believing it? The DOJ’s recent actions really spoiled the atmosphere. It’s hard-earned public opinion was just stabilized, and now it’s muddied again. The day of "never sell" should have been the day to reverse the position. Now you’re probably regretting it. Left hand fighting the right hand, while the little guys get caught in the middle. I’ll just watch the show quietly.

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