Catenaa, Tuesday, May 20, 2025-El Salvador’s national bitcoin investment has surged to more than $357 million in unrealized profits, as the cryptocurrency approaches its all-time high.
President Nayib Bukele said the country’s holdings – roughly 6,181 BTC – are now valued at $644.4 million, more than double the initial investment of $287.1 million. He shared the figures in a post on X, amid bitcoin’s latest rally that has brought prices to $103,643, just shy of the record $108,786.
El Salvador adopted bitcoin as legal tender in June 2021, becoming the first country to do so. Despite global criticism and recent agreements with the International Monetary Fund that scale back certain bitcoin activities, Bukele reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to its crypto strategy.
In January, El Salvador passed legislation making bitcoin acceptance voluntary in the private sector, in line with IMF demands linked to financial support packages. Still, Bukele made clear that bitcoin purchases will continue, noting they did not cease even during intense international pressure.
The country has seen $69.8 million in unrealized gains in 2025 alone, highlighting growing investor confidence and renewed optimism around bitcoin amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions.
