Yigit Taha OZTURK 
El Salvador continues to increase its Bitcoin purchases. The country bought 2 BTC on February 1. Normally, the government acquires 1 BTC per day as part of its strategic reserve plan, but it has recently accelerated its purchases.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Reserve is Growing
According to official data, El Salvador’s total Bitcoin reserve is currently at 6,055 BTC. These holdings are valued at over $612 million. The country has purchased more than 50 BTC in the last 30 days alone.
However, the government recently removed Bitcoin as a mandatory payment method to secure a loan from the IMF. This decision received mixed reactions from the crypto community. Despite this, El Salvador continues to increase its Bitcoin reserve.
Bitcoin Purchases Continue Despite IMF Deal
As part of its $1.4 billion IMF deal, El Salvador had to adjust some of its Bitcoin policies. While Chivo Wallet was privatized, the public sector’s involvement in the Bitcoin industry was restricted.
Despite this, the country purchased 11 BTC just one day after signing the IMF deal. On January 19, it bought 12 more BTC, signaling a potential increase in purchase speed.
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Stacy Herbert, director of the El Salvador National Bitcoin Office, stated that the country aims to increase its Bitcoin accumulation rate in 2025. Officials said, “We have achieved the greatest rebranding in history. We are now a case study for a successful national strategy.”
Bitcoin Could Be a Catalyst for Global Adoption
El Salvador’s Bitcoin policy has been praised by Bitcoin maximalists. Additionally, this strategy has attracted the interest of major investment firms.
Fidelity Digital Assets, in its January 2025 report, highlighted El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserve strategy as a model. Analysts emphasized that it is inevitable for larger nations to adopt Bitcoin. As the risks of not owning Bitcoin increase, governments are more likely to turn to this asset.
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