IMF Confirms Private Donations Funded El Salvador Bitcoin Reserve Growth
IMF September 3 statement attributes recent El Salvador Bitcoin additions to private donations with no public funds used and no further accumulation expected.
The International Monetary Fund stated on September 3 that Bitcoin added to El Salvador reserves since the previous program review originated from private donations and that no public resources were used.
The statement also recorded that no further accumulation beyond the documented donations is expected.
A staff-level agreement was reached on the combined second and third reviews of the 40-month Extended Fund Facility, opening the way for a possible $140 million disbursement once the Executive Board approves and prior actions are completed.
Remaining unknowns
El Salvador’s economy is projected to grow 4.5 percent in 2026.
Exact donation amounts and donor identities remain undisclosed. Board approval and completion of prior actions are still pending. Wallet attribution and ongoing disclosure details are unspecified.