El Salvador Increases Strategic Bitcoin Reserves With $1 Million Purchase

According to Odaily, El Salvador's Bitcoin Office announced on the X platform that it has transferred $1 million worth of Bitcoin into the country's strategic Bitcoin reserves. Earlier reports indicated that at 8:07 AM UTC+8, a wallet address associated with El Salvador purchased 11 Bitcoins valued at $1.07 million to bolster its strategic Bitcoin holdings. This move underscores El Salvador's ongoing commitment to integrating Bitcoin into its national financial strategy. The purchase aligns with the country's broader efforts to leverage cryptocurrency as a tool for economic development and financial inclusion. By increasing its Bitcoin reserves, El Salvador aims to strengthen its position in the global cryptocurrency market and potentially benefit from future price appreciations. El Salvador's decision to invest in Bitcoin has been closely watched by both supporters and critics of cryptocurrency. Proponents argue that such investments can provide a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, while critics caution about the volatility and risks associated with digital assets. Nonetheless, El Salvador continues to pursue its Bitcoin strategy, reflecting its confidence in the long-term potential of cryptocurrency.