IMF confirms El Salvador’s bitcoin growth was funded by private donations, not public money
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The IMF confirms that every bitcoin the Salvadoran government added to its official reserves since June 2025 came exclusively from private donations, with no public money involved. This clarification dispels earlier concerns about state‑funded crypto exposure, reinforces El Salvador’s claim of a donation‑driven strategy, and may stabilize investor confidence while keeping fiscal risk assessments unchanged.
The IMF confirmed that all bitcoin added to official holdings since June 2025 was sourced from private donations, with no public funds used for accumulation.