In a keynote speech at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, Eric Trump expressed his optimism about bitcoin's current state, stating that its best period is already underway. As the co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, Trump highlighted the substantial progress made in the last six months, driven by the convergence of institutional investment, corporate treasury adoption, and expanded mainstream financial access.
According to Trump, this convergence marks a pivotal moment in bitcoin's history. He noted, "The progress bitcoin has made in the last six months is a game-changer compared to the previous three years.
We are currently in the most remarkable period I've ever witnessed." Trump cited the growing involvement of major banks in offering bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services as evidence of a significant shift in Wall Street's attitude towards the asset. He observed, "Rather than selling, people are choosing to hold onto bitcoin, which is increasing its value. The limited supply and rising demand from institutions and governments are structurally changing the market." The event's moderator, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, discussed the impact of this shift on the ETF market, pointing out that bitcoin ETFs have been among the most successful product launches, making it easier for individual investors to access the asset.
Trump expressed his willingness to withstand market volatility, saying, "I'm willing to ride out the fluctuations. Only time will tell who comes out on top in the long run."