El Salvador has successfully increased its national bitcoin reserve to 6,137 bitcoins, as part of its continued commitment to integrating the digital currency into its financial strategy. Over the past 30 days, the country has added 36 bitcoins to its reserve, largely through its ongoing strategy of purchasing one bitcoin per day.

Despite fluctuations in the price of bitcoin, El Salvador’s investment return remains robust, with more than $200 million in unrealized gains. The country’s periodic strategy has seen the purchase of 869 bitcoins, yielding a 65% return overall.

With this move, El Salvador has solidified its position as the sixth largest holder of bitcoin globally, following the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Bhutan. According to investment firm Bitbo, while most nations with significant bitcoin holdings acquired their units through seizures, El Salvador, along with Bhutan and the United States, has pursued deliberate policies to build national reserves. Notably, the United States recently signed an executive order to establish its own strategic bitcoin reserve, primarily funded by seized bitcoins from criminal and civil asset forfeitures.

El Salvador’s government continues to emphasize its intent to further promote bitcoin and incorporate it into the country’s economic infrastructure, positioning the country as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption.