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 not on the horizon, but 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 increased mainstream accessibility has brought bitcoin to a pivotal moment.
Trump noted that the progress made by bitcoin in the last six months surpasses its achievements over the previous three years, describing it as a 'transformational' period. 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 asset. According to Trump, the limited supply of bitcoin and increasing demand from institutions and governments are contributing to a structurally compressed market, with investors choosing to hold rather than sell. The event's moderator, Eric Balchunas, highlighted the impact of this shift on the ETF market, where bitcoin ETFs have become one of the most successful product launches in history, making bitcoin more accessible to individual investors.
Trump expressed his confidence in riding out market volatility, predicting that the true winners will emerge over the next decade.