El Salvador's Bitcoin Reserve Reaches $618 Million Amid IMF Scrutiny

El Salvador's Bitcoin stash has grown to $618 million in value since 2021, with every coin remaining visible on-chain. The country has continued to accumulate BTC despite conditions attached to its loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As of late September to early October 2026, the reserve held between 7,760 and 7,792 BTC.

The dollar value of the reserve fluctuates with the market price of Bitcoin. At one point, it was valued at approximately $598 million, while at another, it reached around $660 million.

Independent trackers confirm the government's official figures. The National Bitcoin Office continues to report incremental additions to the reserve, which have climbed by more than 1,700 BTC since the IMF program began in February 2025. The program approved a $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador.