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Eric Trump Predicts Explosive Crypto Growth in the Next 12–18 Months
Eric Trump has made bold claims about the future of cryptocurrency, declaring that investors are standing on the “one-yard line” of a historic financial revolution. Speaking virtually from New York at an Upbit crypto event in Seoul, the Trump Organization executive vice president urged people to embrace digital assets before what he predicts will be explosive growth.
Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Traditional Finance
Trump positioned Bitcoin as a superior alternative to traditional real estate investments, pointing to its fixed supply of 21 million coins as a stronger hedge than gold or conventional assets. He forecast rapid expansion, saying the industry will undergo “explosive growth” in the next 12 to 18 months, while the coming decade will redefine modern finance. Despite Bitcoin’s recent rally, Trump argued that “it’s not too late” for new investors, describing this stage as the “earliest” for digital assets.
Wall Street Joins the Digital Shift
Trump highlighted the shift in traditional finance, noting that major American banks such as JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab have all established digital asset divisions. According to him, these institutions fear being overtaken by crypto-native platforms like Coinbase and Binance as adoption accelerates.
The Trump family’s embrace of crypto, he explained, stemmed from being “debanked” during political controversies, when U.S. banks allegedly tried to cancel their accounts despite long-standing relationships. This experience, Trump said, pushed them toward alternative financial systems.
Crypto Adoption as a Global Imperative
Trump emphasized the efficiency of Bitcoin transactions, citing an example where a $200 million transfer cost just 60 cents and settled in seconds—compared to the weeks and heavy fees charged by banks. He also warned that countries rejecting cryptocurrency risk falling behind in the global economy, adding that Europe faces challenges due to high mining energy costs.
Calling cryptocurrency this generation’s “most transformational monetary development”, Trump compared its disruptive potential to historic breakthroughs like railways and automobiles.
