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American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC), co-founded by Eric Trump, reported $126 million in net income for Q3 2026, reversing a $52 million loss in the prior quarter, with most gains coming from a $197.3 million accounting gain on its Bitcoin holdings. Without that gain, the company would have lost about $70 million before taxes, as output, revenue and margins slipped from the second quarter. The company added 425 BTC to its holdings during the quarter even as mining revenue and margins declined. The results underscore the volatility of relying on Bitcoin’s price rather than mining operations, with operational challenges impacting long-term…
American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC), the miner co-founded by Eric Trump, reported $126 million in net income for the third quarter, reversing a $52 million loss in the prior quarter, according to the company’s results.
Profit Driven by Bitcoin Holdings
Most of the gain came from a $197.3 million accounting gain on the bitcoin the company holds.
Without that gain, the company would have lost about $70 million before taxes, according to the report.
Operations Slip From Second Quarter
The results also showed deterioration in the underlying mining business:
- Output slipped from the second quarter.
- Revenue declined from the second quarter.
- Margins narrowed from the second quarter.
Holdings Grew Despite Weaker Mining Results
The company added 425 BTC to its holdings during the quarter, even as mining revenue and margins declined.
Takeaway
The quarter illustrates the volatility of relying on bitcoin’s price rather than mining operations, with operational challenges affecting the business even as treasury gains lifted reported net income.