IMF Report Suggests El Salvador May Not Be Increasing Bitcoin Holdings Despite Official Claims

Key Points

1. El Salvador entered a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the IMF in December 2024, which included conditions to scale back government Bitcoin activities.

2. The IMF report contradicts the government's claims of continuous Bitcoin accumulation, revealing a pause in purchases.

3. El Salvador's legislature amended Bitcoin laws in January 2025, making BTC acceptance voluntary and stopping taxpayer-funded Bitcoin purchases.

4. President Nayib Bukele publicly insisted on continuing Bitcoin financial obligations despite the IMF's stance.

5. The IMF's disclosure has caused significant reactions in the global cryptocurrency community, highlighting discrepancies in El Salvador's crypto policies.