While Bitcoin was still consolidating around $100,000, some had already set their sights on the high ground of $170,000. And this bold statement was made not by a crypto KOL, nor by a fund mogul, but by the Trump family — Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Influenced by Michael Saylor, they even considered using Mar-a-Lago as collateral to buy Bitcoin. Is it truly strategic foresight, or just another gamble?
At the 2025 Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, the Trump family rarely expressed bold and public views on cryptocurrency. Donald Trump Jr. predicted that by 2026, Bitcoin would rise to between $150,000 and $175,000, while Eric Trump half-jokingly added, 'Bitcoin might soon go to the moon.'
These remarks cannot be separated from a key figure: Michael Saylor.
Saylor's Bitcoin gospel, has the Trump family become the latest believers?
According to Eric Trump, it was Saylor's persuasion that made them confident about Bitcoin's future. Saylor not only encouraged them to embrace Bitcoin but even suggested they mortgage their father's Mar-a-Lago to acquire more BTC holdings.
Inspired by Saylor, Trump Media announced a plan to build a Bitcoin treasury worth up to $2.5 billion, intending to create a reserve of crypto assets. This move marks a deep binding between American politics and the crypto finance world, and after Musk and El Salvador, it represents another heavyweight institution's Bitcoin layout.
'No one wants to sell, everyone wants to buy' — Eric Trump’s new definition of Bitcoin
Eric pointed out that the world is undergoing a massive capital migration:
Institutional funds, royal wealth, and private family offices are turning to Bitcoin as a means of asset hedging and long-term allocation;
The market sees daily inflows of billions of dollars, and the supply-demand imbalance will become the biggest driver of Bitcoin's scarcity;
Even holding just 0.1 Bitcoin will be 'wealth not to be underestimated' in the future.
This description aligns with current on-chain data. According to Mlion.ai's fund inflow tracking module, the daily net inflow amount at major Bitcoin exchanges is recovering, and whale addresses are continuously increasing, indicating that there is indeed structural accumulation in the fund layer.
However, mining risks still exist, and cost pressures are unavoidable.
While shouting the $170,000 slogan, Eric Trump also announced that the Bitcoin mining company American Bitcoin, which he co-founded, plans to go public. Reports indicate that the current Bitcoin price has surpassed $100,000, theoretically providing mining companies with a potential profit margin of up to 180%.
But the reality is not optimistic. Data shows that due to factors such as equipment upgrades and rising electricity costs, the average mining cost for a single BTC is fluctuating between $80,000 and $90,000, compressing profit margins.
Mlion.ai's mining economics analysis tool also warns that if the Bitcoin price retraces below $90,000, many emerging mines will face challenges to break even, which could pose a potential blow to market confidence.
Bitcoin's next stop: breakthrough? Or extreme volatility?
Currently, the Bitcoin price is maintaining around $108,456. Despite recent price corrections, the RSI index remains above 50, indicating that the market buying power has not yet been completely lost.
The Trump family's high-profile bet and the continued spread of Saylor-style extreme Bitcoinism may further stimulate market sentiment. However, historical experience tells us that to truly break through a target like $170,000, emotional and political gambles alone are far from enough; a more solid on-chain foundation, broad market recognition, and global liquidity support are needed.
How to respond to this crypto 'gamble' market?
For ordinary investors, facing the increasing pressure from the political and business sectors regarding Bitcoin, blindly chasing highs is unwise. Instead, one should use AI tools to gain insights into trend changes and master the sense of rhythm.
For example:
Mlion.ai's price prediction system helps users assess potential pressure and support levels in the short to medium term by modeling on-chain fund flows, whale holding changes, and market sentiment dynamics;
On-chain large transaction monitoring, capturing whale fund transfer signals in real-time to avoid panic selling;
Mining cost monitoring function, identifying potential selling pressure sources in advance, achieving a balance of offense and defense.
These tools are becoming the most important protective forces for a new generation of investors in a volatile market.
Conclusion:
The Trump family's Bitcoin gamble and Michael Saylor's extreme advocacy constitute the most controversial footnote in this market cycle. The future $170,000 Bitcoin may not be out of reach, but getting there will require navigating through more complex cyclical fluctuations.
In this crypto game, early positioning, insight into changes, and strategy are perhaps the true winning elements that ordinary investors can grasp.
Mlion.ai helps you see the trends clearly and move forward steadily.
Disclaimer: This article is for information sharing only and does not constitute any investment advice. The crypto market is highly volatile; please invest cautiously.
