U.S. BITCOIN RESERVE LOSSES NEAR $5B AFTER CRYPTO CRASH The U.S. government’s strategic Bitcoin reserve has lost nearly $5 billion in value since its creation last year, as Bitcoin has fallen 45% from its peak. The reserve, initially valued at about $18.5 billion, is now worth roughly $13.8 billion. Despite the drop, the Trump administration remains committed to holding the Bitcoin stockpile, arguing long-term gains outweigh short-term volatility. Critics say the losses highlight the risks of using taxpayer funds to hold highly volatile assets.(*Walter Bloomberg)