Trump Family Backs Bitcoin: From Strategic Reserve to Mining Ventures in 2025

Trump family backs Bitcoin initiatives have dominated crypto headlines in 2025, with President Donald Trump establishing a U.S. strategic crypto reserve via executive order and his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. launching American Bitcoin, a mining company now valued at $1.5 billion after going public. These moves, alongside predictions of BTC surpassing $1 million, underscore the administration’s pivot to digital assets as an economic powerhouse.

Trump’s Bitcoin Conference Speech: “Crypto Is the Future”

In a resurfaced June 27, 2025, speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, President Trump hailed Bitcoin and crypto as “more important industries than others,” crediting his policies for job creation and countering China’s dominance. “We are taking in trillions of dollars and will soon begin paying down our enormous debt,” he stated, tying crypto to fiscal revival. The address, attended by 20,000, emphasized U.S.-based mining and reserves, aligning with his executive order creating a 1 million BTC strategic reserve—valued at $100 billion+ at current prices.

• Key Quote: “Bitcoin and crypto are the future—America will lead.”
• Reserve Size: 1M BTC; $100B+ value.
• Policy Impact: Deregulation boosted mining 50% YTD.

Eric and Don Jr.'s American Bitcoin: $1.5 Billion Mining Play

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. co-founded American Bitcoin in March 2025, merging with Hut 8 to create a pure-play miner aiming for Nasdaq listing. The venture, backed by Bitmain’s preferential equipment deal, raised $220 million and debuted publicly in September, valuing the brothers’ stake at $1.5 billion. Eric serves as Chief Strategy Officer, with the firm focusing on “below-market cost” mining and a strategic reserve separate from the national one. The company holds 80% of Hut 8’s rigs, targeting 10 EH/s hash rate by 2026.

• Stake Value: $1.5B for Eric and Don Jr.; Nasdaq debut.
• Mining Focus: 10 EH/s goal; Bitmain partnership.
• Revenue: $140M in 2025; expansion to AI compute.

Senate Advances and $1 Million BTC Predictions

The Senate’s regulatory progress, including the GENIUS Act for stablecoins, supports Trump’s vision, with 95% approval odds for altcoin ETFs. Eric Trump predicted Bitcoin surpassing $1 million by 2026, citing deregulation and mining incentives. The family’s World Liberty Financial, with $500 million raised, further integrates crypto into their portfolio, including a $TRUMP meme coin dinner incentive.

Bitcoin’s Reaction: $105K Rally on Policy Tailwinds

Bitcoin climbed to $105,354 on November 11, 2025, up 2.5% daily amid tariff optimism, with 67% institutional sentiment bullish. The reserve and mining ventures have added 20% to BTC’s YTD gains, processing $50 billion+ daily volume.