{"id":918488,"date":"2026-07-08T22:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/eric-trump-doubles-down-on-crypto-as-american-bitcoin-amasses-8000-btc\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T22:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T03:21:15","slug":"eric-trump-doubles-down-on-crypto-as-american-bitcoin-amasses-8000-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/eric-trump-doubles-down-on-crypto-as-american-bitcoin-amasses-8000-btc\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Trump Doubles Down on Crypto as American Bitcoin Amasses 8,000 BTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoins <\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Bitcoins<br \/>\n                                Eric Trump Doubles Down on Crypto as American Bitcoin Amasses 8,000 BTC                            <\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/15151819\/ahm_optimized-150x150.webp\" alt>\n                    <\/p>\n<p>Author<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ahmed Barakat<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/15151819\/ahm_optimized-150x150.webp\" alt>\n                <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Author<\/p>\n<p><span>Ahmed Barakat<\/span><span class><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cryptonews\/images\/verification.svg\" alt=\"bitcoins Verified\"><\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Part of the Team Since<\/p>\n<p>Aug 2025<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>About Author<\/p>\n<p>Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/span><br \/>\n                <span>Fact Checked by<\/span>\n            <\/p>\n<div>\n<p>CryptoNews Editorial Team<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Author<\/p>\n<p><span>CryptoNews Editorial Team<\/span><span class><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/cryptonews\/images\/verification.svg\" alt=\"bitcoins Verified\"><\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Part of the Team Since<\/p>\n<p>Sep 2018<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>About Author<\/p>\n<p>The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Last updated:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-07-08T12:36:00+00:00\">July 8, 2026<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/08103624\/eric-trump-crypto-american-bitcoin-8000-btc.webp\" alt=\"bitcoins American Bitcoin has surpassed 8,000 BTC, and Eric Trump announced the milestone on X, saying the crypto company will keep stacking Bitcoin.\" decoding=\"async\"  ><\/p>\n<p>American Bitcoin Corp. has surpassed 8,000 BTC, worth $502 <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">million<\/a> at current prices. Eric Trump announced the milestone on X, saying the crypto company will keep stacking Bitcoin. That stash now places American Bitcoin among the world\u2019s largest corporate holders, moving ahead of several well-known crypto firms.<\/p>\n<p>Corporate buyers keep scooping up coins even as traders wait for Bitcoin to pick a direction. Wall Street may love earnings season, but Bitcoin seems more interested in balance sheets.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>Thrilled to announce American Bitcoin crossing the 8,000 BTC mark! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n<p>Even with crypto market volatility, I want to reiterate how we continue to differentiate ourselves, mining at a 52% profit margin in Q1 and continually adding to our treasury, all while maintaining one of the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u7KWeaUjYO\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/u7KWeaUjYO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricTrump\/status\/2074524734520545573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Trump family\u2019s linked company\u2019s strategy stands out because it mines Bitcoin while steadily adding to its treasury. It also reported a 52% mining margin in the first quarter and maintained lean operating costs. While many public miners sold Bitcoin after the halving to cover expenses, American Bitcoin kept filling the vault instead.<\/p>\n<p>Still, buying headlines alone does not guarantee higher prices. Bitcoin has struggled to build momentum, leaving traders caught between steady corporate demand and cautious market sentiment. For now, accumulation offers support, but the chart still needs to prove it can carry the next leg higher.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover: The Best Token Presales<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoins Can Bitcoin Price Break $65,000 with the Help of Trump, The Crypto President?<\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin has settled into a tighter range, trading between roughly $62,800 and $63,200 over the past day. Its market value stands near $1.26 trillion, with just over 20 million BTC in circulation. For now, traders seem happy to watch instead of chase. Even Bitcoin deserves a coffee break sometimes.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger picture still favors caution after Bitcoin confirmed a breakdown from its multi month symmetrical triangle. Price briefly slipped below $60,000 before snapping back, triggering heavy liquidations that mostly wiped out leveraged longs. That flush cleared out crowded positions, but it did not erase the technical damage.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the $60,000 to $61,000 area remains the first line of defense. Meanwhile, the mid $60,000 region has flipped into resistance after acting as support for weeks. Buyers have shown up where it matters, yet they still need enough momentum to push through overhead selling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/ext\/bybit-airdrop-campaign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Don\u2019t Miss Out on Our $1,000 USDT Airdrop on ByBit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If Bitcoin climbs back above $65,000 with strong volume, short <a href=\"https:\/\/coingeckop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">covering<\/a> could fuel another rally. Otherwise, a sideways stretch between $61,000 and $65,000 remains the most likely path. However, a weekly close below $60,000 would strengthen the bearish case and shift attention toward the $57,000 to $58,000 zone.<\/p>\n<p>Mining difficulty fell by about 10% in early June, marking its second notable drop this year. At the same time, traders continue watching large institutional wallet movements, including a transfer of about 2,700 BTC linked to BlackRock. Those flows may offer clues, but price still gets the final vote. Still, Trump and his influence on crypto could pump Bitcoin at any second.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/cryptocurrency\/top-crypto-for-diversification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discover: The Best Crypto to Diversify Your Portfolio<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoins Bitcoin Hyper Eyes Early-Stage Entry While BTC Works Through Resistance<\/h2>\n<p>Traders positioned in spot BTC near $63,000 are looking at a ceiling, not a clear runway. The triangle breakdown means any push toward previous highs above $120,000 requires a full technical reset first, and that takes time. That gap between the current price structure and upside potential is exactly where early-stage infrastructure plays tend to attract attention.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptonews.com\/ext\/btchyper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Bitcoin Hyper<\/a> ($HYPER) is positioning as the first Bitcoin Layer 2 with Solana Virtual Machine integration with sub-Solana latency on top of Bitcoin\u2019s security layer. The presale has raised <strong>$33 million<\/strong> at a current price of <strong>$0.0136<\/strong>, with staking already live. <\/p>\n<p>The core pitch: Bitcoin\u2019s programmability problem gets solved without abandoning Bitcoin\u2019s trust model. Decentralized canonical bridge for BTC transfers, high-speed smart contract execution, and low fees. <\/p>\n<p><strong>For readers who want to dig into the mechanics, the full breakdown is available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptonews.com\/ext\/btchyper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Bitcoin Hyper presale page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbU55ZVhCMGIyNWxkM011WTI5dEtBQVAB?ceid=US:en&#038;oc=3\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M19.6 5.36C19.6 5.48 19.6 5.66 19.54 5.78L17.2 12.8V5.6C17.2 4.94 16.66 4.4 16 4.4H12.82L12.52 3.8L11.86 2.36L15.34 3.32L18.58 4.16C19.18 4.28 19.6 4.82 19.6 5.36Z\" fill=\"#FF4131\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M15.4 0.799997V3.26L11.92 2.3L11.74 1.88C11.44 1.28 10.72 0.979997 10.12 1.22L4.59998 3.38V0.799997C4.59998 0.499997 4.89998 0.199997 5.19998 0.199997H14.8C15.1 0.199997 15.4 0.499997 15.4 0.799997Z\" fill=\"#03A846\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M12.82 4.4H4.00002C3.34002 4.4 2.80002 4.94 2.80002 5.6V11.42L0.520024 6.5C0.460024 6.26 0.400024 6.08 0.400024 5.9V5.84C0.400024 5.3 0.700024 4.82 1.24002 4.64L4.60002 3.32L10.06 1.22C10.72 0.979997 11.44 1.28 11.68 1.88L11.86 2.3L12.52 3.74L12.82 4.4Z\" fill=\"#FDBD04\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M17.2 5.59999V14.6C17.2 15.26 16.66 15.8 16 15.8H4.00005C3.34005 15.8 2.80005 15.26 2.80005 14.6V5.59999C2.80005 4.93999 3.34005 4.39999 4.00005 4.39999H16C16.66 4.39999 17.2 4.93999 17.2 5.59999ZM9.40005 9.79999H7.00005V11H7.90005C7.60005 11.36 7.18005 11.6 6.70005 11.6C5.86005 11.6 5.20005 10.94 5.20005 10.1C5.20005 9.25999 5.86005 8.59999 6.70005 8.59999C7.12005 8.59999 7.48005 8.77999 7.78005 9.01999L8.62005 8.17999C8.14005 7.69999 7.48005 7.39999 6.70005 7.39999C5.20005 7.39999 4.00005 8.59999 4.00005 10.1C4.00005 11.6 5.20005 12.8 6.70005 12.8C7.90005 12.8 8.86005 12.08 9.22005 11C9.34005 10.7 9.40005 10.4 9.40005 10.1C9.40005 9.97999 9.40005 9.91999 9.40005 9.79999ZM14.8 7.39999H10.6V8.59999H14.8V7.39999ZM16 9.79999H10.6V11H16V9.79999ZM14.8 12.2H10.6V13.4H14.8V12.2Z\" fill=\"#0284FE\" \/>\n                            <\/svg><br \/>\n                                                                    Follow us on Google News                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Camellia Howe <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/news\/american-bitcoin-crypto-eric-trump-btc-price\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Trump Doubles Down on Crypto as American Bitcoin Amasses 8,000 BTC Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. 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