Bitcoin 2026 conference makes its debut; Simon Dixon criticizes it and refuses to take the stage

According to an official announcement from BTC Inc., the Bitcoin 2026 conference (Bitcoin 2026) officially kicked off on Monday at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, running for three days. It is expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees and 500 keynote speakers. U.S. regulators and government officials occupied multiple major stage slots. Early Bitcoin investor Simon Dixon immediately criticized the conference in a public statement as having “been brainwashed,” and refused to take the stage.

Conference Guest Lineup and Event Standards

According to BTC Inc.’s official announcement, the Bitcoin 2026 conference has confirmed speakers, including:

Regulatory bodies: SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Michael Selig, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch

Corporate representatives: Strategy founder Michael Saylor, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Eric Trump (co-founder of American Bitcoin Corp)

Legislative body: Senator Cynthia Lummis

Conference ticket prices range from $699 for standard tickets to $12,999 for a premium whale pass. This year’s official theme is “All In on the Future of Money.”

Simon Dixon’s Criticism Statement

According to a public statement by early Bitcoin investor and keynote speaker Simon Dixon on the eve of the conference, Dixon declined to take the stage and quoted in a public post: “To be honest, this Bitcoin conference has already been brainwashed. Bitcoin is open-source code… Failing to understand the differences is a big mistake.”

According to published reports, BTC Inc. had not yet responded publicly to the above criticisms as of the time the report was issued.

Spot ETF Holdings Data

Based on market data, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively hold more than 1 million Bitcoins. According to TradingView data, Bitcoin was quoted at $76,714 on the first day of the conference, and the 4-hour chart shows lower highs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the confirmed list of government and regulatory guests for the Bitcoin 2026 conference?

According to BTC Inc.’s official announcement, the confirmed regulatory and government representatives include SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Michael Selig, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch; Eric Trump will attend as co-founder of American Bitcoin Corp.

What are Simon Dixon’s specific reasons for criticizing the Bitcoin 2026 conference?

According to Simon Dixon’s public statement on the eve of the conference, Dixon said the conference had “already been brainwashed,” pointing to the fact that Bitcoin’s open-source code characteristics were ignored; Dixon refused to take the stage, and as of the time the report was issued, BTC Inc. had not yet responded publicly to the related criticisms.

What are the scale, location, and ticket pricing for the Bitcoin 2026 conference?

According to BTC Inc.’s official announcement, the conference will be held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees and 500 keynote speakers; ticket prices range from $699 for standard tickets to $12,999 for a whale pass.