Eric Trump, the second son of US President Trump, appeared at the Bitcoin Asia Summit in Hong Kong

Eric Trump, second son of US President Donald Trump, made a splash at the Bitcoin Asia Summit in Hong Kong on August 29, 2025, participating in two high-profile dialogue sessions. One of the sessions was exclusive to holders of a "Whale Pass," valued at HK$27,000 (approximately US$3,499), highlighting its exclusive and private nature.

The event, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 28 to 29, attracted 15,000 attendees worldwide, making it the second-largest Bitcoin event in the world, second only to the Las Vegas event.

Eric Trump attended two dialogue sessions:

The first, a VIP session titled "All in on Bitcoin," was moderated by Tracy Hoyo-Lopez, Director of Strategy at the trading platform Kraken, and was open only to Whale Pass holders.

The second, held on the main stage, featured a public conversation with Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, a Japanese listed company. Metaplanet currently holds over 18,000 Bitcoins, ranking seventh globally among publicly listed companies in terms of holdings.

I. Industry Background and Regional Dynamics:

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for 43% of global cryptocurrency holdings, with Southeast Asia showing particularly strong growth. Indonesia's cryptocurrency trading volume is projected to increase by over 335% year-over-year in 2024, and Vietnam's user base has reached 20 million, representing approximately 20% of its total population.

Hong Kong has adopted a series of innovative policies, including the Stablecoin Ordinance, becoming the first region in Asia to simultaneously approve a Bitcoin spot ETF and establish a stablecoin regulatory framework, continuing to attract institutional investment.

II. Other Summit Highlights:

The event brought together over 200 industry leaders, including Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and Blockstream CEO Adam Back.

General tickets were upgraded to Pro Passes (valued at $199) for free, offering exclusive social areas and fast-track access, demonstrating the event's strategy of balancing public participation with a high-end experience.

Eric Trump's participation was seen as a significant sign of the further integration of cryptocurrency culture into the mainstream elite. Combined with Hong Kong’s forward-looking attempts in regulatory systems, this summit further consolidated Asia’s core influence and innovative position in the global digital asset field.