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The World Watches—and Reacts
Crypto enthusiasts called it revolutionary. Bitcoin advocates like Jack Dorsey and Michael Saylor praised the move. But global institutions like the IMF and World Bank issued warnings, citing volatility and economic risk. Protests erupted in San Salvador, with some citizens concerned about forced crypto usage.
Volatility Hits Hard
El Salvador bought thousands of BTC for its national treasury, often announced publicly by President Bukele on Twitter.