Bhutan Government Moves Another $25 Million in Bitcoin as Weekly Transfers Top 1,000 BTC

TLDR

• Bhutan transferred 374.9 BTC worth about $25.2 million on March 31, Arkham data showed.
• Weekly outbound transfers from Bhutan-linked wallets have now topped 1,000 BTC.
• Arkham data shows Bhutan still holds about 3,954 BTC worth roughly $263.9 million.
• Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings are down from a peak of about 13,000 BTC in October 2024.
• Bitcoin trades about 21% above realized price, with realized price near $54,286.

Bhutan’s government has moved another large block of Bitcoin, extending a recent pattern of outbound transfers that has drawn close attention across the crypto market. According to data cited from on-chain analytics platform Arkham, the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred about 374.9 BTC, worth roughly $25.2 million, to an unlabeled wallet on March 31.

The transfer followed a string of earlier transactions over the past week and pushed total outbound movement from Bhutan-linked wallets above 1,000 BTC. Analysts tracking the flows said the latest transfer was sent to an address that had previously routed funds to Galaxy Digital, adding to speculation that some of the Bitcoin may be heading toward sale or treasury management activity. No official explanation for the transfer has been provided.

Is #Bhutan Selling $BTC?

The Royal Government of Bhutan moved 325 $BTC worth $25.19M to a wallet that has previously transferred $BTC to #Galaxy Digital. pic.twitter.com/asjTYWdyRN

— Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) March 31, 2026

Bhutan’s crypto holdings are managed through Druk Holding & Investments, the country’s state investment arm. The kingdom has become one of the better-known sovereign Bitcoin holders because it built much of its reserve through hydro-powered mining rather than asset seizures. That model has set Bhutan apart from other governments that adopted Bitcoin through law-enforcement confiscations.

Even after the latest transfer, Arkham data indicates that Bhutan still holds around 3,954 BTC, valued at about $263.9 million at current prices. That reserve, however, is far below the peak level of about 13,000 BTC recorded in October 2024 and continues a steady reduction seen through 2026.

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Outflows Continue to Accelerate

The most recent 374.9 BTC transfer adds to 519.7 BTC moved on March 25 and another 123.7 BTC transferred on March 27. On-chain observers also noted that one of the earlier recipient addresses was linked to the trading firm QCP Capital, which has heightened market focus on possible liquidation activity.

The broader pattern suggests a more active treasury phase for Bhutan than in prior quarters. While the government still ranks among the world’s largest known sovereign Bitcoin holders, recent outflows show that its reserve is no longer static. According to the figures cited in the report, Bhutan has already reduced its holdings by more than 2,000 BTC this year.

Bhutan remains the seventh-largest known nation-state holder of Bitcoin, behind the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, El Salvador, and the United Arab Emirates. Its position remains notable because the reserve was built through mining powered by the country’s hydroelectric resources, which gave Bhutan a lower-cost route into digital asset accumulation.

Mining History Keeps Bhutan Distinct Among Sovereign Holders

Bhutan’s mining-based Bitcoin strategy has long been viewed as unusual among sovereign entities. Instead of relying on criminal seizures or direct open-market purchases, the country used surplus hydroelectric energy to support mining operations and build reserves over time. That approach helped it emerge as a quiet but important government holder during the 2024 bull cycle.

There is now some uncertainty over whether Bhutan is still mining at the same scale. The material provided notes that Arkham has not recorded any Bitcoin inflows exceeding $100,000 into Bhutan-linked wallets in more than a year. That has led to questions about whether reserve growth has slowed or stopped, even as outbound transfers have increased.

At the same time, the government’s recent wallet activity has turned attention from accumulation to management. Without a formal statement, it remains unclear whether the transfers are tied to direct sales, custody changes, liquidity planning, or another treasury objective.

Bitcoin Market Data Shows Holders Still Above Water

The Bhutan transfers are taking place while Bitcoin remains above a key on-chain level known as the realized price. Based on the market data cited in the report, Bitcoin is trading around $68,774 while the realized price stands near $54,286. That leaves the spot roughly 21% above the average cost basis of all coins on the network.

Source: Cryptoquant

This gap matters because it suggests that most holders are still in profit, unlike at prior bear-market bottoms. In 2022, Bitcoin’s realized price fell below and stayed there for months, creating conditions often associated with deeper accumulation. The current setup does not show the same level of broad capitulation.

Analysts also noted that the premium over realized price has narrowed sharply from around 120% in late 2024 to 21% now. That points to rapid compression, but not yet the type of market reset seen in earlier cycle lows.