El Salvador acquires 1,090 BTC worth $100 million in largest single-day purchase since 2021

El Salvador purchased approximately 1,090 BTC valued at around $100 million on November 18 as Bitcoin prices fell below $90,000, completing its largest one-day acquisition since adopting the cryptocurrency in 2021. President Nayib Bukele confirmed the transaction brought total national holdings to 7,474 BTC, worth between $680 million and $700 million at current market rates. The purchase extends the government's dollar-cost-averaging program launched in November 2022, which commits to buying 1 BTC daily.