El Salvador Adds 1,000 Bitcoin Worth Approximately $100 Million to Holdings
On November 18, 2025, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced the acquisition of 1,000 additional Bitcoin, valued at around $100 million. This increased the country's holdings to approximately 7,500 BTC, which were estimated to be worth about $698 million according to the Bitcoin Office dashboard.
This move takes place amid a $1.4 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which includes stipulations such as making Bitcoin payments voluntary and reducing El Salvador's involvement in the Chivo wallet, along with implementing a one-time $30 incentive.
The IMF previously characterized the increases in Bitcoin holdings as internal transfers rather than purchases—a position that was reiterated in September 2025 and contested by the El Salvadoran government.
At the time of the announcement, Bitcoin’s price was near a six-month low, having fallen around 27% from its all-time high of roughly $126,000. Historical context shows El Salvador began publicizing Bitcoin holdings in 2024, after which its stockpile exceeded 1,000 BTC in a single purchase. In 2022, Bukele had stated his intent to buy one Bitcoin per day when the price was around $16,700.
Previously, the Bitcoin Office dashboard indicated an unrealized profit of approximately $475 million, a metric that is no longer displayed. Market sentiment during the event, according to Myriad Markets, showed a balanced split between ‘Greed’ and ‘Fear’ among traders.
