El Salvador’s Bitcoin Revolution Hits New High with Historic 21 BTC Purchase

El Salvador just doubled down on its crypto experiment—buying exactly 21 Bitcoin to mark the asset's symbolic cap. No half measures here.

Why 21 Matters

It’s a number Bitcoiners know well: 21 million, the total supply. Buying 21 BTC isn’t just a round number—it’s a statement. The government’s stacking sats like there’s no mañana.

Not Everyone’s Celebrating

Traditional finance skeptics are rolling their eyes—calling it a publicity stunt while ignoring that most central banks print that amount before breakfast. Meanwhile, Salvadorans are living through the world’s boldest monetary experiment, one block at a time.

What’s Next?

More adoption, more volatility, and probably more headlines. Love it or hate it, El Salvador isn’t backing down. And if this bet pays off? Let’s just say Wall Street might finally stop pretending it doesn’t get FOMO.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin embrace

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office highlighted the progress made since the landmark decision in 2021.

Officials pointed to milestones such as establishing the world’s first Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, launching the CUBO+ Bitcoin and Lightning developer program, and certifying 80,000 public servants in Bitcoin-related training.

The office also highlighted the legal framework introduced for digital asset markets, including the Investment Banking Law passed in 2025.

Speaking on these milestones, Stacy Herbert, the Director of the Bitcoin Office, framed the development as part of efforts to build the “greatest country brand in the world: BITCOIN COUNTRY.”

She added:

“The Bitcoin Office has consistently delivered extraordinary results by focusing on only high integrity partners and projects for our team …and this is just the beginning.”

Yet, while the government framed the anniversary as a celebration of progress, international observers raised concerns.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) questioned the transparency of El Salvador’s reported Bitcoin holdings. In a July report, the IMF suggested that the country’s growing Bitcoin balance reflected internal asset reorganizations rather than ongoing daily purchases.

This directly challenges statements from El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office, which has consistently asserted that the government continues to buy Bitcoin daily.