**Experts Reveal Bitcoin Prices Could Rise If the U.S. Seizes Venezuela's Bitcoin**

Senior Crypto Reporter at CNBC, MacKenzie Sigalos, noted that the supply of Bitcoin could be temporarily locked, if the United States successfully seizes Bitcoin belonging to Venezuela.

If this happens, the Bitcoin is likely to be transferred to the U.S. strategic reserves and not sold, in line with Trump's promise during his campaign. This supply could disappear from the market, supporting prices in the long term.

"If the U.S. seizes these coins as its own strategic reserve, a large amount of $BTC is likely to be locked for years," said Sigalos.

For reference, Venezuela is believed to have around 600,000 to 660,000 Bitcoins valued at US$67 billion. However, it remains unclear whether the digital assets in question belong to Venezuela or to President Maduro.

According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Venezuela is only officially recorded as having 240 Bitcoins. Meanwhile, the hundreds of thousands of Bitcoins mentioned are reportedly owned by Maduro during his presidency.

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