Speaking at Bitcoin 2026, Eric Trump said JPMorgan Chase offers borrowing against Bitcoin holdings for home mortgages, contrasting that with Jamie Dimon’s earlier criticism of the cryptocurrency.
Eric Trump said at Bitcoin 2026 that JPMorgan Chase now allows clients to borrow against Bitcoin for home mortgages. He contrasted that claim with earlier criticism of Bitcoin by Jamie Dimon, saying the bank leader had mocked the asset two years ago. The remark highlights a broader shift in how major financial institutions may engage with digital assets, including using Bitcoin as collateral (assets pledged to secure a loan) rather than treating it only as a speculative investment.