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Eric Trump told attendees at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas on Wednesday that Bitcoin’s “pivotal moment” is already underway, arguing that the asset’s progress over the past six months has outpaced gains from the prior three years.
Speaking as co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, Trump said the developments of the last half-year represent a “transformation,” adding that he is witnessing “the most remarkable period” he has seen.
Trump attributed the acceleration to broader institutional integration, corporate balance sheet adoption, and the expansion of conventional banking services tied to Bitcoin.
He said major financial institutions are now offering Bitcoin-collateralized mortgage loans and custody solutions, describing this as a shift in Wall Street’s approach to the digital asset. Trump noted that such moves would have been “impossible” just two years earlier.
“People are not selling it. People are holding it. Bitcoin is becoming sticky,” Trump said.
Trump argued that large financial institutions have moved away from treating Bitcoin primarily as a speculative trading vehicle, saying it is increasingly used as collateral and therefore viewed as a legitimate banking asset.
He also pointed to growing interest from national governments as a factor that could further limit the accessible supply of Bitcoin in circulation.
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who moderated the session, said Bitcoin ETFs have been among the most successful product launches in the ETF industry’s history.
Balchunas said the funds have expanded access for retail investors through regulated, traditional investment structures that were previously largely limited to institutions and wealthy individuals. He characterized this as a demand catalyst that has not been present in earlier Bitcoin market cycles.
Trump acknowledged ongoing volatility, saying Bitcoin has struggled to move above $79,000 despite a rebound in April 2026. He said short-term price movements do not concern him.
“I’ll ride out the volatility,” Trump said. “We’ll see who wins in a 10-year period of time.”
He framed the approach as sustained accumulation regardless of immediate price fluctuations.
Trump’s presentation took place as Bitcoin 2026 drew institutional participants, mining operations, and retail investors in Las Vegas. American Bitcoin, the company Trump helped establish, focuses on Bitcoin mining operations and treasury management strategy.
During the event, Bitcoin was described as recovering from earlier headwinds in April 2026.
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