So, we got in way before BlackRock 🤷🏻♂️
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) January 10, 2024
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Bitcoin: El Salvador's strategic move ahead of BlackRock
Thu 11 Jan 2024 ▪
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El Salvador, already a pioneer in adopting BTC in 2021, stands out once again following the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs in the United States. Nayib Bukele, the former president, proudly highlights being ahead of financial giants like BlackRock in the adoption of the leading crypto. This advancement reflects the country’s strategic vision in the Bitcoin-centric financial revolution.
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El Salvador: the first to cross the threshold!
The cryptocurrency sphere is buzzing: all the Bitcoin Spot ETFs have been approved by the SEC. The community has reacted in various ways. Among these reactions, we especially note the tweet from Nayib Bukele, the former president of El Salvador.
In his tweet, Nayib Bukele emphasized his role as a pioneer in adopting Bitcoin. Indeed, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021. It was a bold move that placed this small Central American nation in the global spotlight.
This tweet thus reminds the world that, well before financial giants like BlackRock, El Salvador had already seized the opportunity offered by crypto.
The recent approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETFs in the United States has been a pivotal moment for the crypto market. And the fact that El Salvador anticipated this trend illustrates the strategic vision of the former pro-BTC president. The positive reactions from the crypto community highlight how a small country can significantly influence the global financial landscape with a bold approach.
Bitcoin ETFs: a positive impact for Bukele’s country?
The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs is a revolution in the world of finance. Indeed, the 11 BTC Spot ETFs open the doors of the crypto market to major financial institutions.
The entrance of BlackRock and other investment funds into the Bitcoin market is not to be taken lightly. With several trillion dollars in assets under management, these entities can indeed significantly stimulate demand on the Bitcoin price.
For El Salvador, which has already integrated BTC into its economy, this evolution could reinforce its position on the global financial stage.
However, this new era presents challenges for the country. Its economy must now navigate an environment where the value of Bitcoin can be influenced by more powerful players.
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