US Government Moves Seized Bitcoin from Alameda Accounts
Bitcoin (BTC)
u.today reports that the U.S. government moved a small amount of Bitcoin seized from Alameda Research accounts on Binance.US. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham flagged the transaction on August 26, noting the funds originated from accounts seized roughly three years ago. The report clarifies that the transfer does not necessarily represent a sale, as the destination wallet remains unspecified. This movement follows a pattern of recent government activity, including the transfer of over $288 million in Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime in July. These assets are part of a broader forfeiture effort stemming from the collapse of FTX, involving more than $700 million in total seized assets. The Department of Justice has authorized the use of recovered funds to compensate victims, with Judge Lewis Kaplan overseeing the process. Payments continue to be made to victims as part of the ongoing settlement of the Alameda forfeiture order.
What Whalio's data showed
Binance spot order flow for BTC, measured when this story was published on 26 August 2026.
The 24-hour buy ratio stands at 51.0%, indicating a near-even split between buyers and sellers over the full day. However, the 1-hour buy ratio has dropped to 48.4%, suggesting a slight short-term shift toward selling pressure. This is confirmed by the negative Volume Delta of -$2,340,106 in the last hour, which contrasts with the positive +$9,615,977 seen over the 4-hour window. The 24-hour Volume Delta remains strongly positive at +$40,417,819, showing that net buying has dominated the broader timeframe despite recent minor dips. The Cumulative Volume Delta closing at -$3,448,344 indicates that recent selling activity has slightly outweighed buying in the immediate closing period. Overall, while long-term buying pressure persists, the shorter intervals show a fading or consolidating trend.