Bolivia calls crypto ‘reliable alternative’ to fiat in El Salvador partnership

Key Points

1. Bolivia and El Salvador signed an agreement to collaborate on cryptocurrency policies, effective immediately, to promote crypto as an alternative to fiat.

2. Bolivia lifted its crypto ban in June 2024, leading to a surge in trading volume, reaching $46.8 million in the first three months and $294 million by June 30, 2025.

3. Bolivia's foreign exchange reserves have plummeted by 98% since 2014, driving interest in stable alternatives like the US dollar and cryptocurrency.

4. The agreement precedes Bolivia's high-stakes general election in August 2025, with a potential runoff in October if no candidate secures a majority.

5. Crypto trading volume in Bolivia doubled the monthly average of the previous 18 months after the ban was lifted, indicating growing adoption.