- El Salvador’s 6,129 BTC holdings raise questions about a broader bilateral strategy, potentially reshaping national crypto reserves.
- Trump’s executive order for a US Bitcoin Reserve implies added synergy with Bukele’s efforts to grow sovereign crypto assets.
President Nayib Bukele has hinted at a future meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. Although official details remain undisclosed, observers anticipate that this gathering may involve more than simple pleasantries.
Bukele’s playful comment about bringing “several cans of Diet Coke” for Trump suggests a casual tone, but experts believe the conversation might include serious subjects such as Bitcoin policy and broader relations between the two nations.
I’ll be bringing several cans of Diet Coke. https://t.co/fuBAJDqXes
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) March 28, 2025
Trump and Bukele share a record of public support for Bitcoin. El Salvador, under Bukele’s direction, made headlines in 2021 by declaring Bitcoin an official currency, alongside the U.S. dollar. The country later amassed 6,129 BTC, valued at roughly $514 million today.
Meanwhile, Trump recently signed an executive order calling for the creation of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, reflecting a more direct approach to building a national crypto portfolio. If this meeting happens, the two leaders could explore how crypto currency measures might shape economic policies.
Beyond Bitcoin, there is growing interest in how the United States and El Salvador may strengthen ties through other areas of cooperation. Recently, El Salvador agreed to accept deported Venezuelan gang members from the U.S., underlining potential areas of alignment on security.
Bukele’s crackdown on gang-related crime has also earned him varied reactions across the global stage, yet his supporters point to lower crime rates in his country as evidence that his leadership style is effective.
Trump’s willingness to host Bukele suggests a shared vision for financial and diplomatic collaboration, though critics note that each leader has been polarizing at times. Some commentators see this visit as a chance to forge deeper economic connections. Others doubt that any direct outcome would materialize immediately, given how unpredictable global events can be.
Still, many are watching closely. A friendly relationship between the leaders of El Salvador and the United States could extend beyond assets and border matters, possibly influencing future trade or policy decisions. Until official announcements confirm the meeting, however, markets and citizens alike can only guess about the exact topics on the table.
