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American Bitcoin (ABTC), under Eric Trump, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by over 6,500 coins within six months of listing and plans to further enhance mining capacity through expansion of its mining farms. The company's Q4 revenue grew by 22%, and it mined at a cost 53% lower than the market average. Additionally, ABTC's stock price rose by 13.11% following the announcement, in line with the performance of other stocks in the crypto market.

Trump has nominated Kevin Wash to serve as Federal Reserve Chair for a four-year term, and he has also served as a board member for fourteen years. As a Bitcoin supporter, Wash's stance has attracted attention in the crypto market, but his confirmation process faces resistance from the Democratic Party, with the core issue being the preservation of the Federal Reserve's independence. Additionally, U.S. crypto asset regulation still has a vacuum, and a new CFTC commissioner is urgently needed.

Bitcoin broke through $72,000 on March 5, driven by three major macro factors: diplomatic contact between Iran and the US CIA, Federal Reserve officials supporting interest rate cuts, and US escorting oil tankers promising to reduce energy supply risks. Strong economic data further supported market risk sentiment.