El Salvador's Bitcoin (BTC) portfolio has surged to a value exceeding $644 million, marking an increase of $137 million in just one month. The country holds 6,181 BTC, ranking it among the top holders globally, just behind the USA, China, UK, Ukraine, and Bhutan.
President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed the country's commitment to continue acquiring Bitcoin despite facing demands from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revise its Bitcoin policies and halt certain Bitcoin activities. Notably, El Salvador added 30 BTC last month despite IMF restrictions.
Bitcoin's price recently peaked above $107,000 but later retreated to around $103,000, causing volatility in the market. Nevertheless, El Salvador's unrealized gains on Bitcoin assets reached approximately $357 million during this price spike.
Since officially adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in June 2021, El Salvador has steadily accumulated BTC. This pioneering move aims to promote financial inclusion and has earned international recognition while facing regulatory challenges from the IMF.
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy (MSTR), a major corporate Bitcoin investor, has acquired 7,390 BTC worth approximately $765 million at an average price of $103,498 per BTC in 2025. However, it faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged misleading statements about its Bitcoin investment strategy and the impact of new accounting rules leading to significant unrealized losses.