Bitcoin News Today: Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Pursues Asian Acquisitions to Boost BTC Holdings

American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining company with connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump's family, is reportedly pursuing acquisitions in Asia to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. The company, co-founded by Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is evaluating opportunities to purchase at least one publicly listed entity in Japan and potentially another in China Hong Kong, according to multiple reports [1][2]. The move is part of the firm’s broader ambition to become the most efficient and powerful Bitcoin accumulation platform in the world [3].

The strategy mirrors that of publicly traded firm Strategy, which has accumulated 628,946 BTC—valued at around $73.8 billion at the time of writing—and serves as a model for American Bitcoin’s expansion [4]. The company previously announced a $200 million capital raise in June to strengthen its treasury and acquire more mining equipment, and as of June 10, held 215 Bitcoin in its reserves [5].

While the firm has not disclosed specific targets or made binding commitments, the reports suggest a focus on publicly listed entities, indicating a readiness to commit substantial capital to achieve strategic goals [6]. The push into Asia aligns with a global trend of Bitcoin treasury companies increasing their BTC reserves. Japanese firm Metaplanet, for example, recently added 518 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total to 18,133 BTC valued at $2.1 billion [7].

American Bitcoin is also reportedly preparing for a Nasdaq listing, which could provide the firm with increased capital and visibility, further supporting its growth strategy [8]. The company's expansion into Asian markets reflects broader industry efforts to diversify geographically amid regulatory uncertainties and inflationary pressures [9].

Industry experts have noted that Bitcoin’s limited supply of 21 million tokens makes it an attractive hedge against currency devaluation, a factor likely influencing American Bitcoin’s aggressive accumulation approach [10]. However, the success of its acquisition strategy will depend on navigating regulatory and logistical challenges across different jurisdictions.

Sources:

[1] Cointelegraph (https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-linked-american-bitcoin-asia-acquisitions-btc)

[2] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-american-bitcoin-eyes-asian-acquisitions-boost-btc-holdings-2508/)

[3] Mitrade (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1043987-20250815)

[4] CoinCentral (https://coincentral.com/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-eyes-japan-hong-kong-acquisitions-to-boost-btc-reserves/)

[5] Benzinga (https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47151885/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-eyes-japanese-hong-kong-firms-for-crypto-acquisition-report)

[6] Binance (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28336241616154)

[8] advfn.com (https://mx.advfn.com/bolsa-de-valores/COIN/BTCUSD/crypto-news/96652473/trump-linked-american-bitcoin-seeks-asia-acquisiti)

[9] Bloomberg.com (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-14/bessent-says-no-but-maybe-later-to-fresh-bitcoin-buying)

[10] CoinMarketCap (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689fa925cdf36005baebf5b0/)