As cryptocurrency markets swung sharply throughout 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) peaking above $126,000 in October, a small group of U.S. lawmakers actively traded digital assets.
Public financial disclosures show that most congressional crypto activity involved modest investments in Bitcoin ETFs or direct holdings. However, a few members stood out for the size and timing of their trades, producing mixed results amid market volatility.
Mike Collins
Rep. Mike Collins, a Georgia Republican, was among the most active traders. He made multiple Ethereum (ETH) purchases totaling tens of thousands of dollars, benefiting as the asset neared record highs in the fall. Collins also invested in smaller tokens, including repeated purchases of the meme coin Ski Mask Dog in late 2024 and early 2025. Those positions rose sharply, with gains exceeding 100% at times and generating realized profits through partial sales.
Brandon Gill
Texas Republican Brandon Gill pursued a more concentrated strategy, disclosing large direct Bitcoin purchases that built holdings valued between $1.15 million and $2.6 million by year’s end.
Many of his Congress trades occurred during market pullbacks, including six-figure purchases when Bitcoin traded below $100,000. While some early positions showed paper losses later in the year, Gill emerged as one of Congress’s most heavily exposed Bitcoin investors.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene, also a Georgia Republican, remained active in Bitcoin-linked ETFs, particularly BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. She added positions throughout 2025, including during November declines when Bitcoin traded near $85,000. These purchases captured modest rebounds, though gains were limited by Bitcoin’s inability to hold higher levels. Her broader portfolio diversification helped offset muted crypto returns.
Other lawmakers, including Carol Miller and Lloyd Doggett, reported multiple smaller crypto transactions totaling more than $100,000, largely focused on diversification. Senator David McCormick disclosed ETF purchases that produced minor gains.
These investments coincided with major pro-crypto policy developments under the Donald Trump administration, including the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the passage of stablecoin legislation.
Notably, the overlap has drawn scrutiny, with critics warning that lawmakers holding significant crypto positions could benefit financially from regulatory or policy decisions favoring the sector.
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