El Salvador has made headlines once again with its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. On February 1, the country purchased two additional Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 6,055 BTC, valued at over $612 million. Despite securing a $1.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which required scaling back its legal tender law , El Salvador continues to double down on its commitment to Bitcoin. El Salvador Continues to Buy BTC Amid IMF Restrictions El Salvador’s recent IMF deal included conditions such as making Bitcoin payments voluntary, privatizing the Chivo wallet, and reducing public sector involvement in the Bitcoin industry. These concessions were seen as necessary steps to secure the massive financial package. However, the country’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy remains intact. Just one day after signing the IMF deal, El Salvador acquired 11 BTC , valued at over $1 million. This follows a trend of increased purchases, including 12 BTC bought on January 19. According to government representatives, there are plans to ramp up acquisitions even further by 2025. Stacy Herbert, Director of the National Bitcoin Office, previously hinted that the country might accelerate its Bitcoin buys. “We’ve achieved not only the greatest rebrand in history but are now a case study for a winning country strategy,” said a government spokesperson. Crypto Community Reacts to Bold Moves El Salvador’s unwavering commitment to Bitcoin has drawn mixed reactions from the crypto community. While some see it as a risky financial gamble, Bitcoin maximalists have praised the country’s defiant stance. Crypto firms are also paying close attention. Fidelity Digital Assets highlighted El Salvador’s strategy in its January 2025 report titled 2025 Look Ahead . The report argued that the country’s approach could act as a catalyst for broader adoption by other nation-states. Fidelity analysts believe that as the risk of not holding Bitcoin becomes more apparent, larger nations may follow El Salvador’s lead to avoid being left behind. Despite the criticisms and challenges, El Salvador appears to be positioning itself as a pioneer in integrating Bitcoin into national financial strategies . The post El Salvador Ramps Up Bitcoin Purchases During Weekend: Details appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
