- El Salvador purchases $50M gold for reserve diversification.
- Central Reserve Bank confirms first gold buy since 1990.
- Bitcoin holdings remain untouched, co-existing with gold reserves.
El Salvador has purchased 13,999 troy ounces of gold valued at approximately $50 million as a part of diversifying its national reserves, according to its Central Reserve Bank.
This acquisition marks the first gold purchase since 1990, highlighting a strategic move to balance the country’s substantial Bitcoin holdings with gold’s stability.
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El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank announced a significant purchase of 13,999 troy ounces of gold, valued at approximately $50 million, as part of a strategic effort to diversify international reserves alongside its substantial Bitcoin holdings.
The purchase marks the first official gold acquisition since 1990 under President Nayib Bukele’s strategy, with the Central Reserve Bank implementing reserve diversification policies to strengthen economic resilience. “The implementation of this strategy is possible thanks to the strengthening of the Central Reserve Bank’s assets in recent years … resulting from the various policies implemented by President Nayib Bukele.” – Nayib Bukele, President, El Salvador
The acquisition increased gold reserves from 44,106 to 58,105 troy ounces, impacting El Salvador’s $4.7 billion international reserves. Despite this diversification, the country continues to maintain around 6,200 BTC, valued above $706 million, in reserves.
Expert opinions, including Paolo Ardoino from Tether, have noted the potential of commodities like gold and Bitcoin to provide financial stability amid global economic shifts, augmenting El Salvador’s reserve management strategy.
The country’s decision reflects a broader global trend where central banks purchase gold as a hedge against economic unpredictability, mirroring actions by countries like China and India. This move may influence reserve strategies in developing nations.
While the action aligns with trends observed in central banking globally, analysts speculate on the potential for gold-backed stability to enhance reserve positions alongside volatile but high-growth assets such as Bitcoin, impacting technological and financial landscapes.
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