El Salvador Adds $50 Million in Gold, Expands Bitcoin-Backed Reserve Strategy
El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank purchased $50 million of gold in late January 2026 — 9,298 troy ounces — raising the country’s total gold holdings to 67,403 ounces, valued at roughly $360 million at current prices [1][3].
The acquisition reinforces a dual-asset reserve approach that pairs traditional bullion with significant bitcoin exposure; the government’s bitcoin holdings are reported at about $635 million [1][3].
President Nayib Bukele publicly described the purchase as "buying the dip," and several outlets characterized the move as part of strategic asset diversification amid market uncertainty [1][2][4].
Finalized in late January 2026, the gold purchase underscores El Salvador’s continued accumulation of both gold and bitcoin in its international reserves [1][3].
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- 1El Salvador Adds $50 Million in Gold as Bitcoin-Backed Reserve Strategy ExpandsETHNews• Jan 30, 2026
- 2El Salvador stockpiles gold, Bitcoin amid market jittersCrypto Briefing• Jan 30, 2026
- 3El Salvador's central bank buys $50 million of gold as government keeps adding bitcoinCoinDesk• Jan 29, 2026
- 4El Salvador Boosts Reserves With Gold And Bitcoin Amid Market UncertaintyMoneyCheck• Jan 30, 2026
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