El Salvador is preparing to host the world’s first government-sponsored Bitcoin conference on November 12–13, 2025, in the nation’s capital San Salvador’s historic center. The two-day event, named Bitcoin Histórico, will be staged by the National Bitcoin Office and is being described as a milestone for digital currencies.
The announcement has captured global attention, and reinforced El Salvador’s role as a Bitcoin pioneer. The country made history in 2021 by adopting Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. While this decision was reversed later, it reflected the country’s commitment towards digital asset adoption. Now, it aims to showcase Bitcoin’s role in financial freedom, culture, and sovereignty through this global event.
“Bitcoin Histórico celebrates financial freedom in the heart of San Salvador, itself the living example of the liberation of the people of El Salvador,” the organizers said. Tickets are already available, with early bird prices in Bitcoin only, while fiat payments will be added later in September.
The main stage will be hosted at the National Palace, with live streams on giant LED screens at Plaza Gerardo Barrios. Additional panels and workshops will be held at the National Library (BINAES) and National Theater.
Global Leaders and Speakers
Prominent names set to speak at the event include billionaire Ricardo Salinas, author Jeff Booth, Bitcoin advocates Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, and Lightning Network builder Jack Mallers. Other confirmed speakers are Pierre Rochard, Jimmy Song, Darin Feinstein, and Lina Seiche.
Tickets are priced at $350 for general access and $2,100 for the Genesis Crown Pass, which includes VIP seating, private networking, and exclusive merchandise.
Bukele’s Pro-Bitcoin Vision
The conference comes as President Nayib Bukele secures another term under a recent constitutional reform allowing indefinite re-election. Bukele, one of Bitcoin’s strongest global advocates, has confirmed government holdings of over 6,200 BTC. His extended leadership provides political space to expand El Salvador’s pro-Bitcoin strategy.
Bitcoin Market Shows Signs of Recovery
The announcement of Bitcoin Histórico coincides with a market rebound. Bitcoin is trading above $110,293, recovering after a sharp 6% drop last week. Institutional demand remains strong, as Japan’s Metaplanet added 1,009 BTC on Monday, increasing its holdings to 20,000 BTC, worth over ¥302.3 billion ($2 billion).
Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs had received $440 million in weekly flows. The traders are speculating on a Federal Reserve rate cut in the month, and the CME FedWatch tool indicates an 87.6% chance of the Fed cutting the rate by 25 bps. A reduction in the rate will weaken the dollar and further increase Bitcoin’s value.
With Bitcoin Histórico, El Salvador aims to showcase not just a conference, but a turning point in financial history that other nations may one day follow.
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