El Salvador's Bitcoin Experiment: The Truth Behind the Headlines
The narrative was perfect.
A small nation boldly embracing Bitcoin.
Daily purchases stacking sats like clockwork.
Then reality intruded.
The IMF's latest report drops a bombshell:
Zero Bitcoin purchases since February 2025.
That's right - the much-publicized "1 BTC per day" policy?
Gone.
Silently.
Without announcement.
Why This Matters
The Bukele administration built its reputation on Bitcoin adoption
International media ate up the daily purchase narrative
Now questions emerge about transparency and execution
The Bigger Picture
This isn't just about missing purchases.
It's about:
→ The challenges of real-world Bitcoin adoption
→ The gap between political theater and policy
→ How crypto narratives get shaped (and sometimes distorted)
What's Next?
Will El Salvador resume purchases?
Double down on mining?
Or has the experiment hit unexpected roadblocks?
One thing's certain - the world is watching.