Salvadorans Delight in Bitcoin Riches But Struggle with Volatility

El Salvador beach town "Bitcoin Beach" sees residents delighted by bitcoin's surge, like shopkeeper Maria Aguirre whose $2,200 investment is now worth around $19,000
El Salvador became first country to make bitcoin legal tender in 2021 at initiative of President Bukele
But surveys show most Salvadorans don't use bitcoin in daily life, preferring USD and traditional money transfer methods
Some locals happy with bitcoin gains but wary of volatility, like vendor Blanca Castillo who must "be alert" to price swings
Bitcoin payments popular with foreign tourists, but many locals like restaurant owner Rosalina Franco struggle with transactions and just save their bitcoin