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 emphasized that the combination of institutional investment, corporate treasury adoption, and mainstream financial accessibility has propelled bitcoin into its most crucial phase to date.
Trump noted, "The progress bitcoin has made in the last six months, compared to the preceding three years, is truly remarkable. We are witnessing the most significant period I have ever seen." He 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 cryptocurrency. Trump added, "Investors are choosing to hold onto bitcoin rather than sell, which demonstrates its increasing appeal. The limited supply and rising demand from institutions and governments are contributing to a structural transformation of the market." The event's moderator, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, discussed the impact of this trend on the ETF market, highlighting the unprecedented success of bitcoin ETFs in expanding access to the cryptocurrency for individual investors.
Trump expressed his confidence in the cryptocurrency's long-term potential, saying, "I am willing to weather the volatility. Only time will tell who emerges victorious in the next decade."