El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserve is showing an unrealized profit of almost $400 million, according to recent figures shared by President Nayib Bukele, highlighting the country’s continued commitment to its cryptocurrency strategy.
Government Reports Significant BTC Gains
President Nayib Bukele recently revealed that the nation’s Bitcoin holdings, accumulated since 2021, have surged in value amid the cryptocurrency’s rally. The latest official update puts the portfolio’s value at approximately $691 million, representing an unrealized profit of around $399.8 million.
These figures mark a sharp increase from May 2025, when the gains stood near $357 million. The appreciation follows Bitcoin’s climb to new highs, reinforcing El Salvador’s position as the first country to adopt BTC as legal tender.
Long-Term Strategy Pays Off
El Salvador has been purchasing Bitcoin on a dollar-cost-averaging basis, as well as through occasional bulk acquisitions during market dips. The government maintains that its BTC reserves are part of a long-term economic strategy designed to boost national reserves, attract investment, and diversify away from the US dollar.
Analysts note that the current unrealized profit could fluctuate sharply with market volatility. However, Bukele has stated that the government has no plans to sell its holdings in the short term.
Market Context
Bitcoin’s performance in 2025 has been supported by institutional inflows, ETF demand, and broader macroeconomic trends, including expectations of US interest rate cuts. This environment has further bolstered El Salvador’s gains, positioning the country’s BTC policy as a closely watched experiment in sovereign crypto adoption.
Source: President Nayib Bukele, Bitget
