About BTCIntelVault
Transparency in congressional stock trading. Public data, open analysis.
Data Source
All trading data is sourced from official congressional financial disclosures required under the STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012).
Members of Congress are required to report stock transactions within 45 days. These disclosures are public record and are collected via Capitol Trades, which aggregates filings from:
Return Calculation Methodology
Returns are calculated based on the stock price at the time of trade versus the current market price:
Return % = ((Current Price - Trade Price) / Trade Price) × 100
Average Return: The arithmetic mean of all individual trade returns for a given politician, weighted equally regardless of trade size.
Cumulative Return: Sum of all individual trade returns, representing total portfolio performance if each trade was an equal-weight position.
Important caveats:
- Trade sizes are reported in ranges (e.g., $1K–$15K), not exact amounts
- We don't know the exact number of shares traded
- Some trades don't have price data available
- Returns are calculated for BUY trades only (sell trades are exits)
- Options, bonds, and non-equity trades may not have accurate return data
The STOCK Act & Compliance
The STOCK Act, signed into law in 2012, requires members of Congress and senior congressional staff to publicly disclose financial transactions within 45 days. It explicitly prohibits the use of non-public information for personal financial gain.
BTCIntelVault tracks compliance and transparency by monitoring:
- Trading frequency and patterns of individual members
- Performance metrics that may indicate information advantages
- Sector concentration around committee assignments
- Timeliness of disclosure filings
All data tracked here is publicly available information. We believe transparency in government financial dealings is essential to a healthy democracy.
Disclaimer
This is not financial advice. BTCIntelVault is an informational tool that aggregates publicly available congressional trading data for transparency purposes.
Do not make investment decisions based solely on politician trading activity. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
BTCIntelVault is not affiliated with the U.S. government, Congress, or any political party. Data accuracy depends on the timeliness and completeness of official disclosure filings.