Las Vegas — Eric Trump addressed the audience at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, asserting that bitcoin's most successful period is currently underway. The American Bitcoin co-founder and chief strategy officer emphasized that the combination of mainstream financial access, corporate treasuries, and institutional adoption has made this the most crucial moment for bitcoin to date. Trump expressed that the progress bitcoin has made in the last six months is unprecedented, stating, "We are in the greatest period I've ever seen." He cited the increasing involvement of major banks in offering bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services as evidence of a significant shift on Wall Street, noting, "People are holding onto it, and bitcoin is becoming increasingly valuable." Trump also mentioned that the limited supply and growing demand from institutions and governments are contributing to a structurally compressed market.
The event's moderator, Eric Balchunas, highlighted the impact of this shift on the ETF market, pointing out that bitcoin ETFs have been among the most successful product launches in history, making bitcoin more accessible to individual investors. Trump expressed his confidence in bitcoin's long-term success, saying, "I'll ride out the volatility, and we'll see who comes out on top in the next 10 years."