El Salvador's strategic Bitcoin reserves recently reached a major milestone, surpassing 7,600 BTC in total holdings as of late March 2026. The country's Bitcoin Office officially confirmed the treasury now holds 7,605.37 BTC, valued at approximately $506 million.
the Reserve Strategy
Steady Accumulation: The government maintains a disciplined dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, purchasing exactly one Bitcoin every day regardless of market conditions.
Strategic Growth: Total holdings have grown by roughly 30–31 BTC over the last 30 days.
Profitability Status: With an estimated average purchase price of roughly $45,000, the national portfolio is in a state of significant unrealized profit, totaling over $320 million in gains as of early 2026.
Geothermal Mining: In addition to market purchases, the country continues to generate its own Bitcoin using volcanic geothermal energy, contributing nearly 474 BTC to the reserves since late 2021.
Recent Policy & Security Updates
Security Measures: In August 2025, El Salvador moved its entire reserve into 14 separate cold storage addresses (holding up to 500 BTC each) to improve security and transparency.
IMF Agreement: As part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government amended its Bitcoin Law in early 2025 to make the acceptance of Bitcoin voluntary for private businesses rather than mandatory.
2026 Roadmap: For the remainder of 2026, the government has announced an "all-in" focus on merging its Bitcoin strategy with Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, including AI-driven education programs in 5,000 public schools.
