IMF Confirms El Salvador Has Not Used Public Funds

The IMF recently confirmed that El Salvador has not used public funds to acquire Bitcoin since June 2025. Documentation provided by El Salvador verifies that all Bitcoin accumulated since its first EFF review comes from private donations. This statement has significant implications for the country’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy as it seeks to secure funding through the IMF’s support, potentially unlocking around $140 million in additional financial resources.

Inside the Move

El Salvador continues to navigate its Bitcoin journey with a strategy focused on private donations rather than public funds. The country currently holds over 7,600 BTC, valued at more than $500 million. However, Bitcoin transactions in El Salvador have sharply declined, with reports indicating only one transaction in the past month. The IMF’s recent statement comes as the organization negotiates a funding agreement that could provide financial support to El Salvador’s economy, which adds another layer of complexity to the nation’s ongoing relationship with Bitcoin.

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