薩爾瓦多在國際貨幣基金組織的限制下慶祝節日

隨著該國增加比特幣 (BTC) 儲備，薩爾瓦多的 2024 年聖誕節慶祝活動有一棵獨特的比特幣主題聖誕樹，進一步展示了該國對原始加密貨幣的永恆奉獻。

As El Salvador continues to add to its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, the country's Christmas 2024 celebration featured a unique Bitcoin-themed Christmas tree, further showcasing the nation's enduring commitment to the flagship cryptocurrency.

隨著薩爾瓦多繼續增加其比特幣 (BTC) 儲備，該國的 2024 年聖誕節慶祝活動以獨特的比特幣主題聖誕樹為特色，進一步展示了該國對旗艦加密貨幣的持久承諾。

On Dec. 19, 2024, shortly after securing a $1.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, El Salvador made headlines once again when it purchased 11 BTC, valued at over $1 million at the time of the transaction.

2024 年 12 月 19 日，在從國際貨幣基金組織獲得 14 億美元貸款後不久，薩爾瓦多購買了 11 枚 BTC，交易時價值超過 100 萬美元，再次成為頭條新聞。

This move highlights the nation's bold BTC strategy despite external critiques. The critiques mainly stem from traditional financial institutions and economists, who have raised concerns regarding the risks of BTC's volatility and its impact on the country's financial stability.

儘管受到外部批評，此舉凸顯了該國大膽的比特幣戰略。這些批評主要來自傳統金融機構和經濟學家，他們對比特幣波動風險及其對國家金融穩定的影響提出了擔憂。

El Salvador notably became the first nation to adopt BTC as legal tender in September 2021, making history in the process. While controversial, this decree signaled a shift in the nation's stance on cryptocurrencies. BTC has since become a major talking point within the country's financial landscape.

薩爾瓦多於 2021 年 9 月成為第一個採用 BTC 作為法定貨幣的國家，並在此過程中創造了歷史。儘管存在爭議，但該法令標誌著該國對加密貨幣立場的轉變。此後，比特幣已成為該國金融領域的一個主要話題。

From government-backed Bitcoin ATMs to its growing merchant adoption, cryptocurrency has woven itself into the fabric of everyday life.

從政府支持的比特幣 ATM 機到越來越多的商家採用，加密貨幣已經融入了日常生活。

However, this approach has been met with skepticism, especially from international financial bodies like the IMF, which have stipulated conditions for the country's economic strategy.

然而，這種做法遭到了質疑，特別是來自國際貨幣基金組織等國際金融機構的質疑，這些機構為該國的經濟戰略規定了條件。

The recent $1.4 billion IMF loan, signed on Dec. 18, 2024, includes clauses that impact the nation's cryptocurrency policy, one of which is to ban the use of cryptocurrency tenders. Moreover, businesses are no longer mandated to accept cryptocurrencies, and taxes can only be settled in U.S. dollars.

國際貨幣基金組織最近於 2024 年 12 月 18 日簽署的 14 億美元貸款包括影響國家加密貨幣政策的條款，其中之一是禁止使用加密貨幣招標。此外，企業不再被強制接受加密貨幣，稅金只能以美元結算。

Additionally, the IMF has instructed the El Salvadoran government to dissolve the Chivo wallet, a state-backed cryptocurrency wallet that was initially launched in 2021. This wallet was part of El Salvador's broader initiative to integrate BTC into the country's financial system, allowing businesses and citizens to use cryptocurrency to access government services and conduct transactions.

此外，國際貨幣基金組織已指示薩爾瓦多政府解散Chivo 錢包，這是一種國家支持的加密貨幣錢包，最初於2021 年推出。 該錢包是薩爾瓦多將BTC 納入該國金融體系的更廣泛舉措的一部分，允許企業和公民使用加密貨幣存取政府服務並進行交易。

IMF loans often come with conditions that directly influence a country's financial and economic choices. These stipulations aim to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to global financial norms. Certain autonomous financial practices, such as the use of cryptocurrencies, may be curtailed or abandoned as a result of the loan agreement.

國際貨幣基金組織的貸款往往附帶直接影響一國金融和經濟選擇的條件。這些規定旨在確保財政責任並遵守全球金融規範。某些自主金融實踐，例如加密貨幣的使用，可能會因貸款協議而受到限製或放棄。

This is due to the IMF's push for nations to adopt more traditional monetary practices — like relying on central banks and national currencies — rather than decentralized digital currencies, which usually leads to a decrease in financial sovereignty.

這是由於國際貨幣基金組織推動各國採用更傳統的貨幣做法——例如依賴央行和本國貨幣——而不是去中心化的數位貨幣，通常會導致金融主權的削弱。

Yet, it seems that El Salvador is not backing down. The government continues to prioritize cryptocurrency despite the IMF's restrictions. The country's National Bitcoin Office, established in 2021 as a central cog in the nation's Bitcoin strategy, reiterated its commitment to their long-term BTC plan and stated that none of the Bitcoin from its reserves will be sold.

然而，薩爾瓦多似乎並沒有退縮。儘管國際貨幣基金組織有限制，但政府仍繼續優先考慮加密貨幣。該國國家比特幣辦公室於 2021 年成立，作為該國比特幣戰略的核心齒輪，重申了對其長期 BTC 計劃的承諾，並表示不會出售其儲備中的任何比特幣。

El Salvador now holds 5,995 BTC, which is valued at around $569.5 million at the time of writing. Their total reserves are now nearing 6,000 BTC after the recent 11 BTC acquisition. The country's average purchasing price per BTC stands at approximately $97,000.

薩爾瓦多目前持有 5,995 BTC，在撰寫本文時價值約為 5.695 億美元。在最近收購了 11 BTC 後，他們的總儲備現已接近 6,000 BTC。該國每個 BTC 的平均購買價格約為 97,000 美元。

Recent data from their portfolio showcases the nation's dedication to BTC as a long-term investment:

他們投資組合的最新數據顯示了該國對比特幣作為長期投資的奉獻：

A glance at the balance history graph reveals a general upward trend in the value of the reserves, showing steady long-term growth despite short-term fluctuations. Notably, 2024 saw a marked increase that begins around the middle of the year and continues to rise steadily into December to coincide with the new IMF agreement and the country's ongoing Bitcoin purchases.

從餘額歷史圖表可以看出，準備金價值整體呈現上升趨勢，儘管短期波動，但長期穩定成長。值得注意的是，2024 年出現了顯著增長，從年中左右開始，並持續穩步上升到 12 月，以配合新的國際貨幣基金組織協議和該國正在進行的比特幣購買。

Even in the face of global criticism, El Salvador demonstrates a clear and calculated strategy for maintaining its cryptocurrency holdings by utilizing such robust financial tracking systems.

即使面對全球的批評，薩爾瓦多也展示了透過利用如此強大的金融追蹤系統來維持其加密貨幣持有量的清晰且經過深思熟慮的策略。

El Salvador has shown its support for the cryptocurrency industry by recognizing its potential to foster financial autonomy and reduce reliance on traditional global financial institutions. El Salvador's stance remains firm despite the obstacles, such as pressure from the IMF, and the country's Bitcoin tree for Christmas 2024 seems to herald a future where cryptocurrencies are not just accepted but play a defining role in the nation's financial destiny.

薩爾瓦多認識到加密貨幣產業在促進金融自主權和減少對傳統全球金融機構的依賴方面的潛力，從而表達了對加密貨幣產業的支持。儘管存在來自國際貨幣基金組織的壓力等障礙，薩爾瓦多的立場仍然堅定，而且該國2024 年聖誕節的比特幣樹似乎預示著這樣一個未來：加密貨幣不僅會被接受，而且會在國家的金融命運中發揮決定性作用。