El Salvador Adds Another 12 Bitcoin to National Treasury, Holdings Now Worth $617M

El Salvador Adds $1.1M in Bitcoin to National Reserves Despite IMF Agreement

  • El salvador added 12 Bitcoin worth approximately $1.1 million to its national reserves.
  • The country’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 6,044 BTC, valued at $617 million.
  • Latest purchase occurred despite previous agreements with IMF to reduce crypto exposure.
  • Purchase was executed across two days: 11 BTC on January 19 and 1 BTC on January 20.
  • Current value reflects Bitcoin’s price movement around $101,000 per coin.

El Salvador Expands Bitcoin Holdings

El Salvador has increased its national Bitcoin reserves by acquiring 12 additional BTC, worth approximately $1.1 million, according to official announcements. The purchase comes amid Bitcoin’s sustained price appreciation and despite previous discussions with international financial institutions about limiting cryptocurrency exposure.

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Strategic Acquisition Timeline

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced the purchase through its social media channels, detailing the acquisition of 11 BTC on January 19, followed by an additional single Bitcoin purchase on January 20 at $106,000. The country’s official portfolio tracker confirms total holdings of 6,044 BTC, with a current market value approaching $610 million at Bitcoin’s current trading price of approximately $101,000.

IMF Relations and Policy Direction

The latest acquisition marks a continuation of El Salvador’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy, despite previous agreements with the International Monetary Fund to modify certain aspects of its cryptocurrency policies. This move reinforces the Central American nation’s position as the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, a status it has maintained since September 2021.

These purchases demonstrate El Salvador’s sustained commitment to its Bitcoin strategy, even as the cryptocurrency markets experience significant price movements. The country’s investment approach has attracted attention from both supporters and critics in the international financial community, highlighting the ongoing debate about national cryptocurrency adoption.

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