Hegseth Holds Bitcoin in Coinbase Wallet, Filing Reveals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Holds Bitcoin in a Coinbase Wallet, Filing Shows
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a personal Bitcoin holding held in a Coinbase wallet, according to his annual financial disclosure.
The filing includes two separate entries related to the Bitcoin position, placing its value within a reported range of $16,000 to $65,000. The same disclosure also lists more than $1 million in cash.
Financial disclosures for senior government officials are intended to provide transparency around personal assets and potential conflicts of interest. While the filing does not detail when the Bitcoin was acquired or how it is managed, the inclusion of a Coinbase wallet indicates the asset is held through a mainstream U.S. crypto platform rather than in an undisclosed self-custody arrangement.
The disclosure adds to a growing record of public officials acknowledging direct exposure to crypto assets. As digital assets continue to intersect with U.S. policy debates—from investor protection to national security considerations—such filings offer a clearer view into the personal financial holdings of policymakers and senior officials.
