As Bitcoin continues to hover above the $100,000 mark, new signs of long-term confidence are surfacing across both public and private sectors. On May 13, El Salvador added to its national Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing its position as a sovereign BTC holder. Meanwhile, American Bitcoin mining firm ABTC—backed by Eric Trump—unveiled plans to go public, a move that signals its intent to expand corporate bitcoin reserves aggressively.
Together, these developments highlight a growing institutional and geopolitical race to accumulate Bitcoin, further tightening available supply at a time when new issuance is already declining.
El Salvador Buys More Bitcoin to Strengthen Strategic Reserves
El Salvador, the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender, continues to prove its unwavering commitment to BTC. According to a tweet from Bitcoin Magazine, the government purchased 1 BTC on May 13, 2025, pushing their national reserve over 6,175 BTC.
Though the amount may seem symbolic, this regular accumulation sends a clear message: El Salvador is playing the long game. The country is now solidifying its image as Bitcoin’s first nation-state stronghold, and this move comes at a time when supply is getting tighter and institutions are racing to buy.
Trump-Linked Miners Expand Operations
On the same day, Eric Trump expressed his support for American Bitcoin (ABTC) on X, celebrating the firm’s plan to go public.
ABTC’s new announcement signals a major step forward in their capital expansion strategy, which includes a substantial increase in Bitcoin mining and treasury accumulation. By going public, the firm gains access to fresh funding—likely to be used to scale mining operations and potentially hoard more BTC amid tightening market supply.
This comes as U.S. mining firms, particularly those aligned with political figures, take on a more strategic role in American Bitcoin reserves—mirroring sovereign accumulation patterns.
What This Means for Bitcoin’s Supply and Price
These moves come at a time when corporate and sovereign demand is outpacing supply by a wide margin. According to a recent Bitwise report, public companies alone have purchased over 3.3 times the amount of BTC mined so far in 2025.
This creates a textbook supply squeeze, especially after the April halving. Miner reserves remain flat, exchange reserves are declining, and long-term holders are sitting tight.
Final Thoughts: The Bitcoin Reserve Race Is On
Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset—it’s becoming a strategic reserve tool for both nations and corporations. El Salvador’s consistent purchases and the rise of politically connected mining firms like ABTC are clear indicators that we’re entering a new era of Bitcoin-backed influence.With institutional appetite growing and supply dwindling, expect the Bitcoin reserve race to intensify in the second half of 2025. The big question isn’t whether BTC will rise—it’s who will own it when it does.
