- At Bitcoin 2025, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump predicted Bitcoin could hit $170,000 by the end of 2026.
- Eric Trump revealed Michael Saylor advised a $2B Bitcoin investment, highlighting growing influence on the Trump family’s crypto views.
- BTC futures open interest rose from $20B to $90B, mirroring Bitcoin’s price surge—indicating strong bullish sentiment.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump forecasted a significant surge in Bitcoin’s value during their appearance at the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas. They stated that Bitcoin ($BTC) could exceed $170,000 by the end of 2026. The projection was shared publicly during their panel, where both brothers discussed their evolving interest in the cryptocurrency sector and recent efforts to explore blockchain-based assets.
Michael Saylor’s Role in Trump Family’s Crypto Exposure
Eric Trump attributed much of their cryptocurrency orientation to Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Eric recounted a private conversation from the previous year in which Saylor proposed a bold investment strategy involving Bitcoin. According to Eric, Saylor advised him to “mortgage Mar-a-Lago” and allocate $2 billion into Bitcoin. Eric responded by noting that such a decision might not be well-received, despite the Trump family’s increasing interest in digital assets.
Eric remarked on the uniqueness of Saylor’s approach, stating that unlike others in the sector, Saylor openly encourages peers and competitors alike to adopt the same strategy he employs. He called this behavior rare and indicative of Saylor’s commitment to space.
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Trump Sons Signal Growing Crypto Interest
Bitcoin currently traded at approximately $107,968, reflecting a slight 0.9% decline over the previous 24 hours. Key technical levels identified included a support mark at $107,107 and resistance at $109,057. Although Bitcoin’s near-term trend appeared stable, the long-term projection from the Trump brothers adds to a growing list of optimistic forecasts surrounding the asset.
The remarks come as institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to evolve, with recent events drawing high-profile figures into the broader discussion around crypto adoption. While no official financial moves were confirmed by the Trump family, their public comments suggest a growing comfort with digital asset exposure in treasury planning and investment strategy.
BTC Price and Futures Open Interest Surge
Data from Coinglass BTC Futures Open Interest (USD) reveals a strong correlation between Bitcoin’s price and its futures market activity from December to late May. Bitcoin’s price began below $40,000 and gradually climbed through key psychological levels. By early February 2025, it broke past $60,000, and by the end of May, the price surged to over $110,000, nearing $115,000.
Simultaneously, BTC futures open interest shows a parallel rise. In December, open interest was under $20 billion and stayed unchanged until it suddenly increased in late January. After that, it continued to rise, going above $60 billion by mid-March and reaching close to $90 billion by
This marks one of the highest levels of open interest recorded within the displayed time frame. The parallel growth in price and open interest signals heightened market confidence and increased speculative activity. Such alignment typically reflects strong bullish sentiment, with both institutional and retail traders entering leveraged positions.
