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How Much Bitcoin Does El Salvador Have?

Countries & Governments that Own Bitcoin

Entity Country # of BTC Value Today % of 21m
USA 207,189 207189 0.987%
China 194,000 194000 0.924%
Finland 1,981 1981 0.009%
El Salvador 2,381 2381 0.011%
Georgia (govt) 66 66 0.0%
Ukraine (govt) 46,351 46351 0.221%

How Much Bitcoin Does El Salvador Own?

El Salvador currently owns 2,381 bitcoins. The country is constantly buying, and adds more bitcoins to its holdings every so often.

What is El Salvador's Average Bitcoin Price on Purchases?

As of July 21, 2022, El Salvador has purchased 2,381 bitcoins at an average price of 43,357.

Purchase
Date
BitcoinsCost per BitcoinTotal Invested
June 30, 202280$19,000$1,520,000.00
May 9, 2022500$30,744$15,372,000
Jan 21, 2022410$36,585$15,000,000
Dec 21, 202121$49,220$1,033,620
Dec 3, 2021150$48,670$7,300,500
Nov 26, 2021100$54,815$5,481,500
Oct 27, 2021420$60,622$25,461,240
Sept 19, 2021150$42,843$6,426,450
Sept 7, 2021150$46,091$6,913,650
Sept 6, 2021400$46,811$18,724,400
Totals2381$43,357$103,233,360

According to the president, El Salvador has never sold any BTC.

Why Did El Salvador Buy Bitcoin?

El Salvador's president Bukele recently tweeted:

Bitcoin is the future!

El Salvador is currently very reliant on the US Dollar and seems intent on branching out to alternative forms of currency. Only 29% of the country has a bank account. Using Bitcoin allows nearly every citizen to have a digital form of payment without the need for a bank account.

What is the El Salvador Bitcoin Bond?

El Salvador planned to launch a bond based around Bitcoin. However, it's delayed and has not launched yet.

What's the Bitcoin Price in El Salvador?

The price of Bitcoin in El Salvador can be checked here.

Total of Bitcoins Owned by Entities

Category # of BTC Value Today % of 21m
ETFs 819125 819125 3.901%
Countries 451968 451968 2.152%
Public Companies 238492 238492 1.136%
Private Companies 429381 429381 2.045%

Learn More About Other Entities Owning Bitcoin

Entity Country # of BTC Value Today
200,000 200000
2,381 2381
643,572 643572
7,309 7309
9,152 9152
55,000 55000
8,100 8100
9,000 9000
12,964 12964
8,027 8027
10,725 10725