There's a small piece of news recently that could have a huge impact in the future, and it's worth paying attention to. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and El Salvador have reached a sort of 'reconciliation.' By claiming that El Salvador's source of BTC comes from private donations, the IMF lifted sanctions on the country and even approved a $140 million loan. This is significant because the IMF has historically been very hostile toward BTC, pressuring El Salvador for a long time to limit its holdings and usage of BTC. Many countries, like South Korea, have also abandoned plans to include BTC in their foreign exchange reserves due to IMF pressure. In contrast, the IMF has a completely opposite attitude toward gold—it’s one of the largest holders of gold globally, officially categorizing it as a reserve asset and tracking central banks' gold accumulation data annually. The IMF is a key organization suppressing BTC from achieving the same status as gold on a legal level. With 191 member countries, many smaller nations must follow IMF rules to secure loans and dare not officially hold BTC, or they risk losing access to international financing channels. If the IMF's stance on BTC changes, it could unleash massive national-level buying power. The IMF's hostility toward BTC is largely tied to its top leader, Kristalina Georgieva. Since taking office in 2019, she has repeatedly made bearish statements about BTC, calling it a highly volatile speculative asset. She emphasized that just because it has 'coin' in its name doesn’t mean it should be treated as money. She also criticized BTC mining for its energy consumption. What's key here is that she has taken a completely opposite stance by strongly supporting CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies). Georgieva is set to step down in 2029, and it seems like she doesn’t want to leave things too rigid before her departure, which might explain why she’s easing up on El Salvador, a country that has been a thorn in the IMF’s side. Looking ahead, the next IMF leader is likely to have a more favorable attitude toward BTC. Currently, BTC’s market cap is only 5% of gold’s. If the IMF officially recognizes BTC, the idea of nations holding BTC as reserves would face no obstacles, solidifying its status as 'digital gold.' If BTC reaches $500,000 per coin, it would still only be half of gold’s market cap.