Why has Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miner American Bitcoin lost more than 95% of its value?

American Bitcoin, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) mining company, lost more than 95% of its value as investors favoured mining companies expanding into AI infrastructure. The decline also reduced the value of Eric Trump's stake by more than US$600 million.

What does the 1-for-15 reverse stock split mean for Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miner American Bitcoin?

American Bitcoin, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) mining company, completed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to increase its share price and maintain its Nasdaq listing. A reverse split reduces the number of shares while increasing the price of each remaining share.

How is Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) used in American Bitcoin's business strategy?

American Bitcoin uses Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as both a mining asset and a treasury reserve. The company continues to mine Bitcoin and holds about 8,000 BTC as part of its long-term strategy.

Why are investors favouring AI-focused Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miners?

Investors have preferred Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miners with AI businesses because they can earn revenue from both AI computing and cryptocurrency mining. Several companies using this strategy have outperformed miners focused only on Bitcoin.

What are Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) miner American Bitcoin's next priorities?

American Bitcoin says it will continue building its Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) treasury and expanding its mining operations. The company has not announced plans to diversify into AI infrastructure.

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American Bitcoin loses 95% of its value

Written by Brie CarterPublished Jul 13, 2026, 5:26 AM

American Bitcoin has lost more than 95% of its value since its market debut.
The decline cut more than US$600 million from Eric Trump's stake in the company.
Investors have favoured Bitcoin miners expanding into AI over pure crypto mining businesses.

American Bitcoin has fallen more than 95% from its peak, cutting more than US$600 million from the value of Eric Trump's stake.

The company has struggled while several rival Bitcoin miners gained investor support by expanding into AI data centre services.

American Bitcoin recently completed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to keep its Nasdaq listing and continues focusing on Bitcoin mining and holding Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC).

The company says its strategy remains centred on building its Bitcoin reserves despite weaker market performance.

American Bitcoin was created through a partnership with Hut 8 and holds about 8,000 Bitcoin in its corporate treasury.

The company's performance shows investors are currently placing higher value on miners with AI businesses than those focused only on Bitcoin mining.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $62,702.22.

American Bitcoin loses 95% of its value

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