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Eric Trump’s Mining vs Saylor’s Bitcoin War: Bitcoin’s New Battlefield

Eric Trump’s Mining vs Saylor’s Bitcoin War: Bitcoin’s New Battlefield
Jane Omada Apeh
Last updated: May 16, 2025 12:29 pm
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Published May 16, 2025
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According to latest reports, Eric Trump Bitcoin mining strategy was the front burner at Consensus 2025 as the businessman revealed American Bitcoin will mine BTC at a fraction of the market price. According to Eric Trump, the company will produce Bitcoin at costs between $37,000 and $38,000, way below the current market price of over $100,000.

Contents
Mining as a Competitive AdvantageRegulatory Pressure Surrounds Trump-Linked Crypto MovesCompeting With MicroStrategy in a Different FieldPolitical Undertones and Market ImpactConclusion: A Strategic Shift or Political Theater?FAQsWhat is Eric Trump’s Bitcoin mining strategy?Who runs American Bitcoin?How is this different from MicroStrategy?Is American Bitcoin being regulated?Where will American Bitcoin mine its BTC?GlossarySources

This gives American Bitcoin an advantage in the institutional race to own BTC. Instead of buying Bitcoin like MicroStrategy which has amassed over 568,000 BTC through strategic acquisitions, Eric Trump’s company will mine its way to the top.

“There are two races for Bitcoin: buying and mining,” Trump told the audience. “We’re going to win the mining race.”

Mining as a Competitive Advantage

The strategy is based on mining efficiency. With Bitcoin’s network difficulty and energy costs at all time highs, producing BTC profitably is a big challenge. American Bitcoin claims it can keep a sub-$40K production cost by getting favorable energy contracts and custom ASIC technology. The company has reportedly partnered with domestic energy providers in states like Texas and Wyoming where there is surplus energy and political support for mining.

Asher Genoot, co-founder and CEO of American Bitcoin, said their goal is to become the largest single holder of mined Bitcoin in the US.

Eric Trump Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining to Rival MicroStrategy
Eric Trump Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining to Rival MicroStrategy

Regulatory Pressure Surrounds Trump-Linked Crypto Moves

Despite the ambitious plan, American Bitcoin is under increasing regulatory scrutiny. The company’s ties to the Trump family have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.

According to Bloomberg and The Block, multiple federal agencies are reviewing the structure and funding of American Bitcoin, looking into whether there’s any implicit political influence tied to its operations or partnerships.

Eric Trump, however, brushed off concerns during the event, saying their operation is “fully transparent and compliant”. He also said crypto’s future is in displacing old payment systems, saying:

“Bitcoin will eat SWIFT. It’s faster, cheaper and more honest.”

Competing With MicroStrategy in a Different Field

MicroStrategy under Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. The company has reportedly used debt and equity raises to build its BTC reserves which are now worth over $56 billion. But critics say that it’s heavily exposed to market volatility and central bank policy changes.

American Bitcoin’s approach is different. By producing BTC internally at a lower cost base, it’s removing supply side risks and building reserves that are not exposed to spot market volatility.

Still, MicroStrategy has a big head start. Catching up won’t be easy.

“We respect what they’ve built,” Genoot said, “but we think we’re solving a different problem, one rooted in infrastructure, not just finance.”

Eric Trump Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining to Rival MicroStrategy
Eric Trump Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining to Rival MicroStrategy

Political Undertones and Market Impact

Eric Trump’s appearance at Consensus wasn’t just about mining, it was a signal. American Bitcoin is setting itself at the intersection of energy independence, national security and digital sovereignty.

Several Republican lawmakers have recently introduced bills to support domestic Bitcoin mining, citing its ability to reduce reliance on foreign-controlled mining pools and increase US financial infrastructure resilience. Trump’s speech echoed this, aligning Bitcoin with “American energy, American infrastructure and American values”.

The market response was muted. While BTC prices were steady post-announcement, mining-related stocks like CleanSpark and Riot Platforms ticked up, reflecting investor interest in the sector.

Conclusion: A Strategic Shift or Political Theater?

Eric Trump’s Bitcoin mining strategy is bold and grounded in economic reality, but some say it’s also political. By putting American Bitcoin as a mining-first company, it’s distancing itself from speculation and going all-in on long-term infrastructure development.

For this to work will depend on execution, transparency and ability to scale in a competitive market. The race between MicroStrategy and American Bitcoin is no longer just about who owns more Bitcoin, it’s about how that Bitcoin is acquired and what it represents in the broader economic narrative.

FAQs

What is Eric Trump’s Bitcoin mining strategy?

Eric Trump’s strategy is to mine Bitcoin at $37K-$38K instead of buying it on the market. This gives American Bitcoin a cost advantage over MicroStrategy.

Who runs American Bitcoin?

The company is co-founded by Eric Trump and Asher Genoot. Genoot is also the CEO and is driving the operational and infrastructure development of the firm.

How is this different from MicroStrategy?

MicroStrategy buys Bitcoin directly with company funds and leverage. American Bitcoin will mine BTC internally, avoiding market pricing and building a reserve from production.

Is American Bitcoin being regulated?

Regulatory agencies are reviewing the company due to its alleged political connections and large-scale mining ambitions.

Where will American Bitcoin mine its BTC?

The company is targeting energy-rich states like Texas and Wyoming to get low-cost electricity and a favorable political environment.

Glossary

Bitcoin (BTC): Decentralized digital currency on a peer-to-peer network.

Mining: Verifying transactions and adding them to the Bitcoin blockchain. Also, it releases new BTC into circulation.

ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit): Hardware for efficient Bitcoin mining.

OTC Market: Over-the-counter trading, where parties trade assets directly without an exchange.

SWIFT: Global network used by financial institutions to transfer funds internationally.

Sources

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