American Bitcoin, linked to Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., raised $220 million by selling over 11 million shares to private investors.
A portion of the shares, valued at $10 million, were bought using Bitcoin at a rate of $104,000 per coin, reflecting strong crypto interest.
The funds will bolster infrastructure expansion, enhance the BTC treasury, and allow for potential acquisitions of mining equipment and Bitcoin.
The company, founded by Eric Trump and Hut 8, is set for a public debut through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, with existing shareholders retaining 98% ownership.