Trump Family’s Financial Gains from Cryptocurrency
In a striking financial finding, recent investigations by Financial Times have revealed that President Donald Trump and his family have accrued more than $1 billion from investments in the cryptocurrency sector over the past year. This surge in wealth is attributed primarily to various crypto initiatives, including meme coins and tokens linked to World Liberty Financial.
Key Sources of Income
The report highlights that these figures represent realized gains and do not encompass unrealized profits, affirming that the Trump family’s pre-tax earnings from crypto-related ventures surpass the billion-dollar mark. Key sources of income include:
- Digital trading cards
- Meme coins like $TRUMP and $MELANIA
- Stablecoins
- WLFI tokens
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms
In additional context, a prior report by Forbes noted a staggering $3 billion increase in Trump’s overall net worth within the same timeframe.
Family Insights and Historical Context
When queried about the accuracy of the $1 billion figure, Eric Trump, the President’s son, suggested that the actual earnings could be even higher. This stands in stark contrast to historical practices where previous presidents typically divested from business operations upon assuming office: Trump has notably expanded his financial portfolio since his election, promoting a vision of the United States as a global leader in the cryptocurrency space.
WLFI Token and Meme Coins
The Financial Times analysis indicates that a significant portion of the family’s earnings stem from the WLFI token, which experienced significant popularity after its public trading launch in September, generating close to $550 million despite a notable drop from its previous peak value. In a separate disclosure made for 2024, President Trump reported earning $57.3 million from World Liberty Financial.
Moreover, the presidential meme coins $TRUMP and $MELANIA have collectively brought in $427 million in profits for the Trump family, although exact profit distribution among the family members remains unclear. According to the project’s official site, Trump’s enterprises hold an ownership stake of around 80%.
Notably, in May 2025, President Trump hosted an exclusive dinner at his golf club for the top 220 holders of the meme coins, which included notable figures like Justin Sun, founder of the Tron (TRX) network.
Stablecoins and Additional Ventures
Additionally, the Trump family’s foray into stablecoins includes the introduction of the USD1 stablecoin, which has reportedly yielded $2.71 billion in sales. Had these funds been allocated to short-term U.S. debt, it is estimated that World Liberty Financial would have garnered profits between $40 million and $42 million from interest accrued on its assets supporting the stablecoin.
Further contributing to the family’s crypto wealth, the venture also included digital trading cards depicting Trump in various iconic poses, which generated several million dollars in revenue, although specific figures were not disclosed.
Impact on Other Businesses
Interestingly, other Trump family-affiliated businesses with limited direct involvement in cryptocurrency have also experienced substantial gains from the sector. Trump Media & Technology Group, for example, faced a considerable $401 million loss in 2024 prior to shifting its focus to cryptocurrency investments, which has since transformed the company into a lucrative entity generating over $3 billion in profits, with President Trump holding a majority share.
