The IMF approved a $138 million disbursement to El Salvador following the completion of two reviews of its $1.4 billion loan program. The IMF waived a breach of its rule limiting government Bitcoin accumulation after El Salvador proved the coins came from private donations, not public funds. The IMF expects no further Bitcoin purchases by the government and wants El Salvador to fully remove its remaining stake in the Chivo Bitcoin wallet, now majority-controlled by a private operator. The IMF also raised El Salvador's economic growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026 and 4% for 2027, citing improved investment, consumer spending, remittances, and tourism.
El Salvador's IMF loan disbursement is the story's subject, with Pluang market data providing context. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Oct 02, 2026 17:21 WIB: 37 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose today. Notable movers include SAND at Rp1.102 (+43.37%, 76% Sell / 24% Buy), MANA at Rp1.828 (+14.54%, 42% Sell / 58% Buy), and AAVE at Rp3.318.534 (+13.09%, 40% Sell / 60% Buy).
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