萨尔瓦多在国际货币基金组织的限制下庆祝节日

随着该国增加比特币 (BTC) 储备，萨尔瓦多的 2024 年圣诞节庆祝活动有一棵独特的比特币主题圣诞树，进一步展示了该国对原始加密货币的永恒奉献。

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.

随着萨尔瓦多继续增加其比特币 (BTC) 储备，该国的 2024 年圣诞节庆祝活动以独特的比特币主题圣诞树为特色，进一步展示了该国对旗舰加密货币的持久承诺。

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，在从国际货币基金组织获得 14 亿美元贷款后不久，萨尔瓦多购买了 11 枚 BTC，交易时价值超过 100 万美元，再次成为头条新闻。

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.

尽管受到外部批评，这一举措凸显了该国大胆的比特币战略。这些批评主要来自传统金融机构和经济学家，他们对比特币波动风险及其对国家金融稳定的影响提出了担忧。

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.

萨尔瓦多于 2021 年 9 月成为第一个采用 BTC 作为法定货币的国家，在此过程中创造了历史。尽管存在争议，但该法令标志着该国对加密货币立场的转变。此后，比特币已成为该国金融领域的一个主要话题。

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

从政府支持的比特币 ATM 机到越来越多的商家采用，加密货币已经融入了日常生活。

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，这种做法遭到了质疑，特别是来自国际货币基金组织等国际金融机构的质疑，这些机构为该国的经济战略规定了条件。

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.

国际货币基金组织最近于 2024 年 12 月 18 日签署的 14 亿美元贷款包括影响国家加密货币政策的条款，其中之一是禁止使用加密货币招标。此外，企业不再被强制接受加密货币，税款只能以美元结算。

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，国际货币基金组织已指示萨尔瓦多政府解散 Chivo 钱包，这是一种国家支持的加密货币钱包，最初于 2021 年推出。该钱包是萨尔瓦多将 BTC 纳入该国金融体系的更广泛举措的一部分，允许企业和公民使用加密货币访问政府服务并进行交易。

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.

国际货币基金组织的贷款往往附带直接影响一国金融和经济选择的条件。这些规定旨在确保财政责任并遵守全球金融规范。某些自主金融实践，例如加密货币的使用，可能会因贷款协议而受到限制或放弃。

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.

这是由于国际货币基金组织推动各国采用更传统的货币做法——比如依赖央行和本国货币——而不是去中心化的数字货币，这通常会导致金融主权的下降。

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，萨尔瓦多似乎并没有退缩。尽管国际货币基金组织有限制，但政府仍继续优先考虑加密货币。该国国家比特币办公室于 2021 年成立，作为该国比特币战略的核心齿轮，重申了对其长期 BTC 计划的承诺，并表示不会出售其储备中的任何比特币。

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.

萨尔瓦多目前持有 5,995 BTC，在撰写本文时价值约为 5.695 亿美元。在最近收购了 11 BTC 后，他们的总储备现已接近 6,000 BTC。该国每枚比特币的平均购买价格约为 97,000 美元。

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

他们投资组合的最新数据显示了该国对比特币作为长期投资的奉献：

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.

从余额历史图表可以看出，准备金价值总体呈上升趋势，尽管存在短期波动，但长期稳定增长。值得注意的是，2024 年出现了显着增长，从年中左右开始，并持续稳步上升到 12 月，以配合新的国际货币基金组织协议和该国正在进行的比特币购买。

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.

即使面对全球批评，萨尔瓦多也展示了通过利用如此强大的金融跟踪系统来维持其加密货币持有量的清晰且经过深思熟虑的策略。

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.

萨尔瓦多认识到加密货币行业在促进金融自主权和减少对传统全球金融机构的依赖方面的潜力，从而表达了对加密货币行业的支持。尽管存在来自国际货币基金组织的压力等障碍，萨尔瓦多的立场仍然坚定，而且该国 2024 年圣诞节的比特币树似乎预示着未来加密货币不仅会被接受，而且会在该国的金融命运中发挥决定性作用。