Las Vegas — At Bitcoin 2026, Eric Trump delivered a keynote speech, asserting that bitcoin's most successful period is currently underway, rather than on the horizon. As the co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, Trump highlighted the significant convergence of mainstream financial access, corporate treasury adoption, and institutional investment as the driving forces behind this pivotal moment. "The progress bitcoin has made over the last six months, compared to the preceding three years, is truly revolutionary," Trump stated.
"We are experiencing the most remarkable era I've witnessed." He cited the recent introduction of bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services by major financial institutions as evidence of a seismic shift on Wall Street. "Investors are now holding onto bitcoin, rather than selling it, which is a clear indication that the asset is gaining traction," Trump explained, attributing this trend to the limited supply and increasing demand from both institutional investors and governments. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, moderated the discussion and noted that the launch of bitcoin ETFs has been one of the most successful in the history of the instrument, effectively democratizing access to the cryptocurrency for everyday investors. Trump expressed his willingness to withstand market volatility, stating, "I'm confident that, over the next decade, the true winners will emerge."