Las Vegas — Eric Trump addressed the audience at Bitcoin 2026, asserting that bitcoin is currently experiencing its most remarkable period. The co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin stated that the combination of widespread adoption, corporate investment, and enhanced financial accessibility has culminated in a pivotal moment for the asset. Trump noted, "The progress bitcoin has made in the last six months, compared to the preceding three years, is truly transformative. We are witnessing the greatest era I have ever seen." He cited the increasing involvement of major banks in offering bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services as evidence of a significant shift in Wall Street's stance.
Trump observed, "Investors are choosing to hold onto bitcoin rather than sell, which is making the asset more stable." He attributed this stability to the limited supply of bitcoin and the growing demand from institutional investors and governments, resulting in a structurally compressed market. The event's moderator, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, highlighted the impact of this shift on the ETF market, where bitcoin ETFs have achieved unprecedented success, thereby expanding access to everyday investors. Trump expressed his confidence in the asset's long-term potential, stating, "I am willing to withstand the volatility, and time will tell who emerges victorious over the next decade."