Key Takeaways:
El Salvador’s Central Bank reported Q1 crypto remittances hit $17.38M, a $5.77M rise from 2025. Despite Bukele’s hopes to disrupt remittance giants, crypto comprises just 0.71% of the $2.43B total. Future growth may stall as El Salvador sunsets the Chivo wallet to honor a 2025 IMF credit pact. El Salvador Registers Rise Of 49.7% In Crypto RemittancesRemittances to El Salvador are the nation’s main source of external income, reaching nearly 25% of its gross domestic product (GDP), surpassing tourism and foreign investment.
