Trump and Bukele set to discuss Bitcoin at White House meeting

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has hinted at a potential visit to the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump, sparking speculation about Bitcoin-related (CRYPTO:BTC) cooperation between the two leaders.  

The meeting, expected to take place in April, would mark Bukele as the first Western Hemisphere leader to visit Trump during his current term.  

Bukele confirmed his willingness to visit in a social media post, joking that he would bring “several cans of Diet Coke,” a nod to Trump’s well-known beverage preference.  

The two leaders have maintained a friendly relationship since Trump’s return to office, with Trump publicly praising Bukele’s handling of US border issues.  

The potential meeting comes after El Salvador accepted deported Venezuelan gang members from the US, who were held at the country’s high-security Terrorism Confinement Center.  

Bukele’s administration has earned international attention for its tough stance on crime, transforming El Salvador from one of the world’s most violent nations to one of the safest in Latin America.  

Speculation is growing that Bitcoin will be a key topic of discussion during the meeting, given both leaders’ recent pro-crypto initiatives.  

In 2021, Bukele made El Salvador the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender and established the world’s first national Bitcoin reserve, now holding over 6,130 BTC worth more than $512 million.  

Trump recently reversed his previous skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, authorizing the creation of a US National Bitcoin Reserve with initial holdings of around 200,000 BTC.  

The meeting could strengthen diplomatic ties between the US and El Salvador while fostering cooperation on Bitcoin policy and its integration into national financial systems.  

Investors and analysts are closely watching for potential developments that could influence global crypto adoption and US regulatory attitudes toward digital assets.  

The symbolism of this meeting underscores Bitcoin’s growing legitimacy and political significance on the world stage.  

Bukele’s proactive approach to Bitcoin has attracted substantial foreign investment, including partnerships with crypto companies like Tether (CRYPTO:USDT).  

At the time of reporting, the Bitcoin price was $82,514.47.