Las Vegas — Eric Trump addressed the audience at Bitcoin 2026, asserting that bitcoin's most successful period is currently underway, rather than being a future prospect. As the co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, Trump highlighted the significant impact of institutional investment, corporate treasury adoption, and increased mainstream accessibility on the asset's growth.
According to Trump, the progress bitcoin has made in the last six months surpasses its achievements over the previous three years, stating, "We are witnessing the greatest period I've ever seen." Trump cited the introduction of bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services by major banks as evidence of a seismic shift in Wall Street's stance towards the cryptocurrency. "Investors are choosing to hold onto bitcoin rather than sell, which is making it a more stable asset," Trump explained, attributing this trend to the limited supply of bitcoin and the rising demand from both institutions and governments. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, moderated the discussion and contextualized the shift in terms of the ETF market.
He noted that bitcoin ETFs have been among the most successful launches in the history of the instrument, providing everyday investors with access to the cryptocurrency that was previously reserved for institutions. Trump expressed his confidence in the long-term prospects of bitcoin, saying, "I'm willing to ride out the market fluctuations, and we'll see who emerges victorious over the next decade."