Trump-linked miner boosts holdings to 3,865 BTC amid growing institutional accumulation
American Bitcoin, the digital asset mining and treasury company co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has expanded its Bitcoin reserves, adding 1,414 BTC worth roughly $163 million. The purchase lifts the company’s total holdings to 3,865 Bitcoin, valued at more than $445 million at current prices.
The company announced the acquisition on Monday, emphasizing its focus on increasing Bitcoin-per-share value, a metric it sees as critical to shareholder performance.
“We believe one of the most important measures of success for a Bitcoin accumulation platform is how much Bitcoin backs each share,” said Eric Trump, who serves as chief strategy officer. He added that the firm’s mission is to build “long-term, transparent exposure to the world’s most valuable digital asset.”
Rapid ascent following public listing
American Bitcoin’s rise has been swift. The company officially launched in March 2025, following a strategic transaction in which Hut 8, a major Bitcoin miner, transferred its mining hardware in exchange for a majority stake in the newly formed entity.
The firm went public in September 2025 after merging with Gryphon Digital Mining, debuting on the Nasdaq under the ticker ABTC. Shares initially surged by 85% intraday, closing up over 16% despite multiple volatility-related trading halts.
Analysts note that the listing underscores the growing appetite for Bitcoin-linked equities as institutional interest continues to expand. “Companies accumulating Bitcoin as a core treasury strategy are signaling confidence in the asset’s long-term monetary role,” said one market strategist.
Political connections draw attention
American Bitcoin’s expansion comes as Donald Trump’s administration deepens its engagement with the digital asset sector. Recent political developments — including Trump’s controversial pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — have intensified scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
Still, the Trump family remains openly bullish on crypto. Eric Trump recently stated that the family’s digital asset profits could exceed $1 billion, highlighting their growing stake in the evolving Bitcoin economy.
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