The IMF confirmed that El Salvador did not use public funds for recent Bitcoin purchases, which came from private donations. Under negotiations for its $1.4 billion IMF program, the country agreed to reduce public sector involvement in BTC and transfer majority control of Chivo to a private operator. El Salvador’s economy exceeded expectations in 2025, with real GDP growth projected at 4.5% this year. The country’s national Bitcoin office holds approximately 7,764 BTC, valued at nearly $630 million at current prices.
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