Odaily Planet Daily News VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel authored a report assessing this Central American country's experience with Bitcoin and its positive impact. The report points out that by 2024, nearly 8% of Salvadorans will be using Bitcoin for transactions, which is a 'significant step' for a country that has traditionally had a low adoption rate of electronic payments. Furthermore, the country's Bitcoin reserves now account for 1.6% of GDP. VanEck's analysis suggests that, given Trump's strong support for Bitcoin and focus on repatriation and supply chains, El Salvador could become a strategic partner for the U.S. in establishing regional alliances.