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In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, facing immediate criticism, particularly from the IMF, which cited risks to financial stability and consumer protection. To secure a $1.4 billion liquidity injection, El Salvador is now complying with IMF conditions that limit cryptocurrency adoption, revealing vulnerabilities in its ambitious Bitcoin initiative.
El Salvador has secured a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF, contingent on limiting its Bitcoin and crypto initiatives. The agreement mandates that Bitcoin acceptance by the private sector will be voluntary, and government involvement in the Chivo wallet will be gradually reduced, with taxes paid only in US dollars. Despite this, the country plans to continue purchasing Bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
El Salvador is intensifying its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, recently purchasing 11 BTC for approximately $1 million, bringing its total holdings to 5,980.77 BTC valued at around $585.8 million. Despite an agreement with the IMF that requires reducing public sector involvement in Bitcoin initiatives, the government remains committed to expanding its Bitcoin reserves and promoting educational programs. Senior Bitcoin advisor Max Keiser emphasized that Bitcoin's role in the country's economic transformation is paramount, dismissing IMF conditions as largely irrelevant.
El Salvador has purchased 11 Bitcoin, valued at around $1 million, increasing its total holdings to nearly 5,981 BTC. This move follows a $1.4 billion financing deal with the IMF, which imposes limits on the country's crypto policies, including making Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and restricting tax payments to the U.S. dollar. Despite these conditions, the government remains committed to its Bitcoin strategy, with plans for continued purchases and maintaining Bitcoin as legal tender.
El Salvador purchased 11 Bitcoin worth $1 million just a day after securing a $1.4 billion deal with the IMF, which imposed limits on the country's cryptocurrency dealings. This acquisition breaks its previous pattern of buying one Bitcoin daily, raising its total holdings to approximately 5,980.77 BTC, valued at around $580 million. Despite the IMF's stipulations, the National Bitcoin Office indicated that the government would continue to buy Bitcoin, emphasizing its commitment to the cryptocurrency strategy.
El Salvador has secured a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF, which requires the government to scale back its Bitcoin initiatives to enhance financial stability. The agreement will make Bitcoin usage optional for businesses and limit public sector Bitcoin activities, including the cessation of tax payments in BTC. This shift aims to restore confidence in fiscal policies and attract further international financial support.
In 2024, institutional investors acquired 859,454 Bitcoins, equivalent to eight years of issuance, driven by the rise of US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs, which now manage 1.4 million BTC. Public companies, notably MicroStrategy, added 297,673 BTC to their treasuries, enhancing market liquidity. Growing interest in a "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve" among lawmakers, alongside existing holdings by countries like Bhutan and El Salvador, signals a potential shift towards broader institutional and sovereign adoption of Bitcoin.
El Salvador is reforming its Bitcoin strategy to secure a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF, making Bitcoin acceptance by merchants voluntary and limiting public sector involvement in cryptocurrency. Despite these changes, the government remains committed to purchasing one Bitcoin daily, reflecting President Bukele's belief in its long-term potential. As of mid-December, the country's Bitcoin holdings were valued at over $632 million, with significant investments aimed at improving financial access for its population.
El Salvador has agreed to modify its Bitcoin policies as part of a $1.4 billion loan deal with the IMF, transitioning to voluntary Bitcoin acceptance for businesses and reducing public sector involvement in crypto activities. The government will also only accept tax payments in US dollars moving forward. Despite these changes, El Salvador continues to purchase one Bitcoin daily, maintaining a significant holding that has yielded substantial unrealized profits.
Bitget Token (BGB) surged 11% to a record high of $4.6 following the approval of a Bitcoin Service Provider license in El Salvador, enhancing its market presence in a country that adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. Additional factors fueling BGB's growth include expansion into European markets, new payment options for Vietnamese users, and a partnership with a Telegram game that features airdrops and a substantial prize pool. Market metrics show a significant increase in open interest for futures contracts and trading volume, indicating heightened trader confidence and participation.
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