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The IMF verified El Salvador's post-June 2025 Bitcoin accumulation came from private donations, not public funds. The country reported acquiring 1,090 BTC worth $100 million in November 2025. Chivo wallet control transferred to a private operator, with the government retaining a minority stake.
Bitcoin rose above $81,000 as traders cut bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike to a coin flip. Zcash led gains with a 15% jump, though most major tokens are barely changed on the week.
Bitcoin rallied 5% to $81,000 as the yen strengthened to 155.4 per dollar, dragging the DXY to 99 amid suspected Bank of Japan intervention. Polymarket odds for a BOJ rate hold fell from 12% to 1%, with a 98% probability of a 25-basis-point hike on Sept. 18.
Bitcoin ETFs rebounded with $101.15 million in one day after their worst outflow since July. Ethereum funds broke a 12-day winning run and XRP snapped an 11-session streak on Wednesday.
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