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American Bitcoin Corp now holds 8,000 BTC—valued at დაახლოებით $504 million—placing it among the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders, even as its stock has plunged about 94% since its Nasdaq debut in September 2025.
In the latest Eric Trump Bitcoin update, American Bitcoin Corp (NASDAQ: ABTC), a hybrid mining and treasury firm, reached the 8,000 BTC milestone on July 7, 2026. With Bitcoin trading near $62,725, the company’s holdings are estimated at roughly $504 million.
This positions ABTC around 17th globally among corporate Bitcoin holders, ahead of firms like Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) and Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI), according to BitcoinTreasuries.net data.
Beyond the headline figure, the development underscores a deeper trend: a widening gap between operational strength and shareholder returns in the Bitcoin mining sector—something ABTC now exemplifies.
The milestone came as Bitcoin hovered near $62,600, down about 1.1% over the past day. The $60,000 level remains a key support zone, and holding above it could set the stage for a potential move toward $70,000 later in July.
Treasury Growth and Market Standing
ABTC’s holdings have grown significantly from roughly 5,401 BTC at the end of 2025. The company expands its treasury through a mix of in-house mining and direct market purchases.
In Q1 2026, ABTC added a net 1,620 BTC, including around 817 BTC produced through its own mining operations.
Despite this growth, the gap between ABTC and the industry leader remains substantial. Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, holds approximately 843,775 BTC—worth over $52.9 billion—making it the dominant corporate player in Bitcoin accumulation.
Strategy’s approach, particularly its use of equity issuance to fund BTC purchases, has become the benchmark model for companies like ABTC.
Eric Trump acknowledged the milestone on X, praising the team’s progress while pointing to a reported 52% mining margin and low operating costs as signs of efficiency.
Financial Strain and Investor Concerns
While operational metrics appear strong, ABTC’s financial performance tells a more challenging story. The company reported a net loss of $81.8 million in Q1 2026, driven in part by weaker Bitcoin prices, even as mining margins stayed above 50%.
The average cost to mine one BTC was about $36,200 during the quarter.
Since going public, ABTC shares have dropped 94%, and a 1-for-15 reverse stock split failed to halt the decline, with the stock falling another 38% afterward.
Reports indicate the company has wiped out roughly $500 million in shareholder value since its IPO, raising questions about whether its operational efficiency can ultimately deliver returns for investors.
With 8,000 BTC on its balance sheet, ABTC has cemented its position among top corporate holders—but whether that translates into a turnaround in equity performance remains uncertain.
