American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ: ABTC) recently marked a significant achievement as co-founder Eric Trump announced the firm has amassed over 6,000 Bitcoin (BTC), a milestone reached in just six months since its public debut. Trump celebrated this accomplishment on an X post, highlighting the swift growth of the company’s treasury in a sector often dominated by more established players. “Today is a testament to ABTC’s execution, which has built one of the fastest-growing public Bitcoin reserves in the world,” he stated, expressing optimism about the future.
As of the latest update, American Bitcoin holds approximately 6,039 BTC, translating to a value of around $409 million. This impressive figure positions the company ahead of rivals like GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) and Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI) in terms of Bitcoin reserves.
American Bitcoin operates as a hybrid Bitcoin mining and treasury firm, with its trading on the Nasdaq Exchange beginning in September of the previous year. Despite this rapid growth in Bitcoin reserves, the company’s stock has suffered significantly, plummeting 86% since its debut. The downturn has largely been attributed to the broader bear market for Bitcoin and the expiration of its lock-up period, which allowed early investors to sell their shares.
Analyst sentiment regarding ABTC remains relatively positive, with firms such as Roth Capital and H.C. Wainwright & Co. initiating coverage and assigning a “Buy” rating to the stock, alongside a price target set at $4. Investors will be closely watching the upcoming earnings report, set for February 26, where full-year results for 2025 will be disclosed.
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