The U.S. Secretary of Defense disclosed his holdings in Bitcoin in 2025, with a valuation of approximately US$16,000 to US$65,000.

PANews reported on September 25 that according to CNBC, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared at least US$3.1 million in family cash, retirement investments and Bitcoin assets in his latest financial disclosure for 2025. The family also declared three cash accounts, including one with a balance of more than $1 million, as well as approximately $16,000 to $65,000 worth of Bitcoin.