- El Salvador’s HODL strategy with Bitcoin pays off as the nation sees a 55% profit.
- Despite market fluctuations, El Salvador remains committed to its Bitcoin investment, accumulating significant gains.
- President Nayib Bukele announces the establishment of El Salvador’s inaugural Bitcoin “piggy bank” with a substantial balance.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Investment Strategy
El Salvador, renowned for its groundbreaking decision to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has demonstrated steadfast commitment to its HODL strategy despite volatile market conditions. Initiated in September 2021 when Bitcoin was valued at $51,769, the nation’s investment faced scrutiny as Bitcoin’s price plummeted from $69,000 in November 2021 to $16,000 a year later. However, recent market resurgence has vindicated President Nayib Bukele’s approach, with Bitcoin surpassing the country’s average purchase price of $42,600 in February.
As per El Salvador’s Bitcoin tracker, the nation holds 2,864 BTC, currently valued at $188 million, acquired across 12 transactions at an average price of $42,630 each. The staggering 176% increase in Bitcoin’s value over the past year has propelled El Salvador’s unrealized gains to $66 million, marking a remarkable 54% profit from the initial investment. Notably, these figures exclude additional Bitcoin acquired through alternative revenue streams, such as proceeds from citizenship passport schemes, BTC mining operations, and government-provided services.
El Salvador Establishes Bitcoin “Piggy Bank”
This week, President Bukele announced a significant milestone in El Salvador’s Bitcoin journey—the establishment of the nation’s inaugural Bitcoin “piggy bank.” Securely housed within a vault on national territory, this wallet contains 5,689.68 BTC, valued at a staggering $406 million. The accumulation of this substantial balance was facilitated through multiple transactions, including an initial transfer of 1,120 BTC worth $76.5 million on March 13. Notably, this transfer required authorization from a 3/5 multi-signature setup and received approval from four signatories.
A particularly notable transaction involved the transfer of 4,000 BTC, equivalent to $273 million, on March 14, occurring shortly after President Bukele’s announcement. This marked departure from traditional communication methods, as President Bukele linked the country’s Bitcoin assets to a specific wallet address, moving away from social media updates on the national Bitcoin stockpile.