According to remarks made at Yahoo Finance’s Invest event, Eric Trump told attendees he expects a major shift in how money flows between traditional stores of value and newer digital assets.
He said Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins and growing institutional buying are key drivers. In a separate interview with Fox Business in late September, he forecasted a long-term price target of $1 million per Bitcoin, a prediction that underscores how bullish his view is.
Bitcoin Seen As A Faster Mover Of Value
Eric argued that Bitcoin – which he called the “greatest asset” ever – moves value faster and cheaper across borders than metal that must be hauled and locked away.
He called Bitcoin “digital gold,” and pushed the idea that its code-based supply gives it an advantage over physical bullion.
Based on reports, he also framed crypto as a hedge against inflation, corruption, and weak monetary policy — reasons he said explain rising adoption around the globe.
American Bitcoin’s Rapid Rise
Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jr. co-founded American Bitcoin (ABTC), which went public in September and now carries a market valuation approaching $4 billion.
The firm has expanded quickly after merging with Gryphon Digital Mining. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, ABTC is the 25th-largest public company holder of Bitcoin in the US.
Company officials say their West Texas mines benefit from low energy costs, allowing them to produce Bitcoin at roughly half of the current spot price.
Company Growth And Risks
Growth has been fast, but analysts and critics warn of clear risks. Mining firms gain when prices rise, and they can suffer when prices fall. Some worry that a combined ABTC-Gryphon business faces larger swings in earnings and asset values because crypto markets remain volatile.
There are also concerns about mixing political ties with finance; World Liberty Financial, a Trump family-affiliated project, manages a WLFI governance token and a USD1 stablecoin, and some observers have flagged transparency questions.
A Long Record Versus A Young Network
Gold has centuries of use as a store of value and broad global acceptance. Bitcoin has existed since 2009 and shows rapid price moves that can create big winners and big losers.
Historical data points to sharp shifts: during the 2017 rally, the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio hit record highs before it fell back when prices corrected. That history is often used to remind investors that gains can be followed by steep pullbacks.
The correlation between the two has shifted over time, with each asset responding to different market pressures.
What Analysts And Critics Warn
Conflict of interest is one common critique: executives who publicly praise Bitcoin can also benefit directly when their companies hold or mine more coins.
Forecasts that put a single Bitcoin at $1 million are seen by many as speculative rather than certain. Regulatory changes, tax rules, and policy moves in the US or abroad could change market conditions quickly, and those possibilities are stressed by cautious commentators.
Eric Trump’s stance is clear: he believes capital will shift from gold to Bitcoin over time. Markets will decide if that prediction proves true. For now, both assets remain part of the conversation, each with different risks, costs, and histories that investors must weigh.
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