El Salvador will host the first government-backed Bitcoin conference.

El Salvador will host the first state-sponsored Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin Histórico, from November 12 to 13, 2025, in the historic center of San Salvador. The event, organized by the National Bitcoin Office, is held as “a testament to an extraordinary moment in history.”

The announcement has sparked great interest worldwide, reinforcing El Salvador's position as a pioneer in virtual currencies. After becoming the first nation to implement Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender in 2021, the country is also using the conference to reinforce its message that Bitcoin can offer financial freedom, cultural resurgence, and monetary independence.

Historical Bitcoin will highlight financial freedom, culture, and crypto innovation

The organizers stated that “Historic Bitcoin brings together the brightest minds in the world to discuss the future of money, culture, and civilization.” Advance tickets will be available for purchase in Bitcoin and fiat currency payment options starting at the end of this month.

The two-day event will transform the Historical Center into a hub for discussions, workshops, and cultural exchange. The main stage at the National Palace will host keynote speeches and broadcast them to the Gerardo Barrios Square via giant LED screens. Additional sessions will be held at the National Library (BINAES) and the National Theater.

The list of speakers has also been confirmed, including billionaire Ricardo Salinas, author Jeff Booth, Bitcoin advocates Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, Lightning Network developer Jack Mallers, as well as industry figures like Pierre Rochard, Jimmy Song, Darin Feinstein, and Lina Seiche.

The conference takes place at a time of radical political change in El Salvador. A recent constitutional amendment extended presidential terms to six years. It lifted the existing ban on re-elections, paving the way for President Nayib Bukele, a prominent global advocate for Bitcoin, to lead another term. Bukele's government maintains a proactive stance around Bitcoin, revealing that they also have 6,220 BTC in their ranks.

The event is presented as a turning point in the adoption of Bitcoin, focusing on regulation, infrastructure, energy consumption, and financial inclusion, and addressing issues such as price volatility and public understanding.

El Salvador pointed out that this is not just a conference, but evidence of our amazing times. He went on to say that it would be a lesson for developing countries on how to leverage cryptocurrencies to build an economy.

General admission tickets cost $350, and the Genesis Crown Pass ( VIP seats, private networking with keynote speakers, and exclusive giveaways) cost $2,100.

The recovery of the BTC market coincides with El Salvador's bold crypto move

The news of the Bitcoin conference in El Salvador arrives as BTC begins the week in recovery mode, trading above $109,175 on Tuesday at the time of writing. This follows a decrease of nearly 6% in the previous week.

Institutional demand helps the leading currency absorb downward pressure, as Metaplanet acquires 1,009 BTC on Monday, according to Cryptopolitan. The recent purchase by the Japanese Bitcoin company increased its total holdings to 20,000 BTC, acquired at an average price of ¥15.1 million per coin. This brings the firm's total Bitcoin assets to approximately ¥302.3 billion (more than $2 billion). Metaplanet's ongoing acquisition strategy aligns with its goal of expanding its Bitcoin reserves to 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027.

The (Exchange Traded Funds) in spot U.S. also recorded weekly inflows of $440 million. Despite the ongoing caution in the markets, traders continue to bet on a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut (Fed) this month, supporting risk assets like BTC.

BTC has retraced nearly 14% from its all-time high of $124,474 on August 14 to a low of $107,350 on Saturday, largely driven by the higher than expected July Personal Consumption Expenditures Index report (PCE) from the U.S.

However, traders are raising expectations for a Fed rate cut this month. According to the CME FedWatch tool, the probability of a 25 basis point reduction (bps) at the September meeting now stands at 87.6%, up from 85% before the release of the PCE data. The anticipation of a rate cut could weigh on the U.S. dollar and boost risk sentiment, supporting a rebound in riskier assets like BTC.