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Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to Q2 loss

Created at 3 Aug · 11:48 AM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., reported a Q2 net loss of $57.2 million, despite record Bitcoin production and an 8% revenue increase to $67 million. The company's Bitcoin holdings grew to over 8,000 BTC.

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Key Numbers

$57.2 millionsecond-quarter net loss
$67 millionsecond-quarter mining revenue
932 BTCrecord Bitcoin production in Q2
8,002 BTCBitcoin holdings as of June 30
1.27%premarket share increase
$15highest price target
50%gross margin
$36,500average cost per Bitcoin
1-for-15reverse stock split ratio

Who's Involved

American Bitcoin Corp.
Bitcoin accumulation and mining firm co-founded by Eric Trump
Eric Trump
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of American Bitcoin
Donald Trump Jr.
Co-founder of American Bitcoin
Mike Ho
CEO of American Bitcoin
Maxim Group
Analyst firm with highest price target for ABTC
Roth Capital
Analyst firm initiating coverage of ABTC
H.C. Wainwright & Co.
Analyst firm initiating coverage of ABTC
Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to Q2 loss

↳ Why This Matters

The financial results of American Bitcoin, a company linked to the Trump family, provide insight into the operational performance and market sentiment surrounding Bitcoin mining firms amidst fluctuating cryptocurrency prices and ongoing analyst interest.

Key facts

  • American Bitcoin reported a Q2 net loss of $57.2 million.
  • Q2 mining revenue increased 8% to $67 million.
  • The company achieved record Bitcoin production of 932 BTC in Q2.
  • Bitcoin holdings grew to approximately 8,002 BTC by June 30.
  • Analysts initiated coverage with 'Buy' ratings and price targets up to $15.

American Bitcoin Corp., a Bitcoin mining firm co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., reported a second-quarter net loss of $57.2 million. This marks a swing to a loss from a narrower loss in the first quarter, despite an 8% increase in mining revenue to $67 million. The company achieved record Bitcoin production of 932 BTC during the quarter, contributing to an increase in its Bitcoin holdings to approximately 8,002 BTC as of June 30. Despite a roughly 12% decline in Bitcoin prices during the quarter, American Bitcoin maintained a gross margin around 50%, with average costs per Bitcoin at approximately $36,500. The company recently completed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to maintain its Nasdaq listing. Analysts from Maxim Group, Roth Capital, and H.C. Wainwright & Co. have initiated coverage with 'Buy' ratings and price targets up to $15.

Frequently asked questions

American Bitcoin reported a net loss of $57.2 million in the second quarter, with mining revenue increasing to $67 million.

The company's holdings in Bitcoin grew to approximately 8,002 BTC as of June 30, an increase of nearly 14% in the quarter.

American Bitcoin mined a record 932 Bitcoin in the second quarter.

Analysts from Maxim Group, Roth Capital, and H.C. Wainwright & Co. have initiated coverage with 'Buy' ratings and price targets up to $15.

What Happens Next

01The company will likely face continued scrutiny on its financial performance amidst crypto market fluctuations.
02Analysts will monitor the company's ability to maintain its 'Buy' ratings and achieve price targets.

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How It Developed

American Bitcoin, backed by Donald Trump's sons, swung to a Q2 loss of $57.2 million due to cryptocurrency selloffs.
American Bitcoin reported a narrower Q1 loss of $57.2M, with record BTC output lifting mining revenue 8% to $67M.
American Bitcoin Corp. reported its Q2 2026 financial outcomes, with shares up 1.27% in premarket trading.
The company's mining revenue for the second quarter was $67.0 million, up 8% from the previous quarter.
Net loss ticked back to $57.2 million from $81.8 million in Q1, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $45.0 million.
Analysts from Maxim Group, Roth Capital, and H.C. Wainwright & Co. initiated coverage with 'Buy' ratings and price targets up to $15.
American Bitcoin mined approximately 932 BTC during the quarter, a record quarterly production.
Revenue generated per Bitcoin mined was approximately $71,900, with a gross margin around 50% despite a 12% drop in Bitcoin prices.

Sources

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Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin swings to second-quarter lossReuters
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Trumps’ American Bitcoin reports record BTC output, narrower Q2 lossTrump-linked Bitcoin miner produced a record 932 BTC in the second quarter, lifting mining revenue 8% as its net loss narrowed from the previous quarter.Cointelegraph
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Breaking: Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Smashes Wall Street Expectations In Q2 EarningsCoinGape

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