American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), the mining and treasury firm backed by the Trump family, has officially crossed the 6,000 Bitcoin threshold in its corporate reserves, becoming one of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holders in under six months since its public debut. Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Eric Trump announced the milestone on February 17, 2026, via his X account, calling it "an incredible milestone."
According to blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence, ABTC now holds 6,072 BTC, placing it among the top 20 publicly traded Bitcoin treasury holders globally. The firm's rapid accumulation—adding approximately 217 BTC in January alone—is driven by its unique "mining-to-treasury" model. This strategy involves retaining mined Bitcoin rather than selling it to cover operational costs, supplemented by direct market purchases.
Eric Trump recently visited the company's mining facility, a joint venture where Hut 8 Corp holds an 80% stake. The facility, described as the size of five football fields, currently produces between 8 and 10 BTC daily. ABTC reported a Bitcoin yield of approximately 116% from its September 2025 Nasdaq debut through late January 2026, reflecting actual Bitcoin accumulation separate from equity financing.
This announcement is part of a broader wave of corporate Bitcoin treasury activity in early 2026. Hyperscale Data, a Las Vegas-based AI data center company, announced its treasury reached 600.5299 BTC (valued at ~$41.3 million). Executive Chairman Milton "Todd" Ault III stated the milestone underscores their commitment to a Bitcoin treasury strategy. Notably, the company's combined cash, restricted cash, and Bitcoin holdings represent 135.82% of its market capitalization, a disconnect management attributes to the market not reflecting balance sheet strength. Hyperscale Data employs a dollar-cost-averaging strategy, targeting weekly purchases and a goal of $100 million in Bitcoin on its balance sheet.
Similarly, global Asian food platform DDC Enterprise announced it acquired an additional 80 BTC, bringing its corporate treasury to 2,068 BTC. This marks a 74.8% increase in holdings since the start of the year. Founder and CEO Norma Chu emphasized this reflects "disciplined execution and long-term treasury strategy." The company's average acquisition cost is $84,944 per Bitcoin, above the current market price of around $70,000.
Despite the growth in reserve value, ABTC's shares have fallen 45% year-to-date, reflecting the volatility in Bitcoin's price, which has struggled to stabilize above $68,000-$70,000. This trend highlights a maturing market dynamic where public companies increasingly view Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset rather than a speculative instrument. The simultaneous milestones from ABTC, Hyperscale Data, and DDC Enterprise signal accelerating institutional accumulation even amid market volatility.
