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El Salvador has made its first gold purchase in more than three decades, acquiring nearly $50 million worth of bullion as part of a broader strategy to diversify reserves and strengthen financial stability.
The Central Bank confirmed the purchase of 13,999 ounces of gold, raising the country’s holdings to 58,105 ounces, now valued at about $207 million. The move comes as gold prices hit record highs near $3,600 per ounce, up more than 36% so far in 2025.
For a nation that made headlines in 2021 by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, the investment signals a recalibration. Roughly $700 million of El Salvador’s international reserves—now totaling $4.7 billion—are held in Bitcoin, a notoriously volatile asset. Adding gold provides a stabilizing counterweight.
The decision also aligns with a global trend. Central banks worldwide have been buying gold at a record pace, accumulating over 1,000 tonnes annually for the past two years. Today, gold represents nearly 20% of central bank reserves, second only to the U.S. dollar.
Analysts see the shift as a bid to reassure international partners and balance risk. With institutions increasingly turning to bullion amid political and economic uncertainty, some, including Goldman Sachs, believe gold could soar to $5,000 per ounce in the near future.
For El Salvador, the return to gold not only strengthens its financial footing but also reflects a pragmatic balance between crypto innovation and traditional stability.
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