In 2024, the German government sold approximately 50,000 Bitcoin at an average price around $54,000 to $58,000 per coin, generating roughly $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion in revenue. Since then, Bitcoin's price has more than doubled, reaching highs of about $116,000 to $120,000 per coin in 2025. This price surge means that the German government's Bitcoin holdings would now be worth between $5.6 billion and $6.0 billion, resulting in missed potential gains estimated between $2.4 billion and $3.3 billion. The sale has been widely viewed as premature, with critics highlighting the substantial opportunity cost. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is reportedly planning to sell 61,000 Bitcoin this year, drawing comparisons to Germany's earlier sale and raising concerns about a possible repeat of similar financial losses. Historical context was also noted with Bulgaria's 2018 sale of 210,000 Bitcoin for $2 billion, now valued at around $25 billion, underscoring the risks of early liquidation of cryptocurrency assets.