In a keynote speech at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, Eric Trump, co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, expressed his optimism about the current state of bitcoin, stating that its best period is now underway. He attributed this to the intersection of institutional investment, corporate treasury adoption, and mainstream financial accessibility.
Trump noted that the past six months have been particularly transformational for bitcoin, surpassing the progress made in the previous three years. "This is the greatest period I've ever seen for bitcoin," Trump asserted, citing the growing involvement of major banks in offering bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services as a significant indicator of Wall Street's changing stance. Trump observed that instead of selling, people are now holding onto bitcoin, which is becoming increasingly popular due to its limited supply and rising demand from institutions and governments.
This shift was further highlighted by moderator Eric Balchunas, who pointed out the remarkable success of bitcoin ETFs in democratizing access to the asset for individual investors. Trump expressed his confidence in riding out market volatility, anticipating long-term success.