The IMF attributed Bitcoin added since June 2025 to private donations, addressing questions raised after El Salvador reported a $100 million acquisition.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador's recent Bitcoin accumulation was achieved through private donations without using public funds. The technical agreement announced alongside the statement will pave the way for an additional payment of approximately $140 million, provided the necessary conditions are met.
Bitcoin official reserve of El Salvador grew with private donations, points out IMFBitcoin reserves of El Salvador grew by private donations, confirms IMF