Las Vegas — At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Eric Trump delivered a speech highlighting that bitcoin's most successful period is currently underway. As the co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, Trump stated that the combination of mainstream financial access, corporate treasury adoption, and institutional investment has brought bitcoin to a pivotal moment.
Trump exclaimed, "The progress bitcoin has made in the last six months is unprecedented compared to the previous three years. We are experiencing the most remarkable period in bitcoin's history." He cited the introduction of bitcoin-backed mortgages and custody services by major banks as evidence of a significant shift in Wall Street's attitude towards the asset. Trump noted, "Investors are choosing to hold onto their bitcoin rather than sell, which is a clear indication that the asset is gaining traction.
The limited supply and increasing 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 launches in the history of the instrument, providing everyday investors with access to the asset. Trump expressed his confidence in the asset's long-term potential, stating, "I am willing to withstand the market volatility, and time will tell who emerges victorious in the next decade."