Donald Trump’s involvement with the cryptocurrency industry generated millions of dollars for his empire, accounting for one of his largest single earnings.
The 47th US President has shown unwavering support to the industry, a promise he made during his campaign days. This promise has not only promoted innovation in the United States but has also substantially increased his earnings.
A 200-page-plus transparency report from the US Office of Government Ethics, released on Friday, shows that Trump earned $57.35 million from his crypto venture. While the filing did not explicitly state the window of the financial disclosure, the details indicated it covered revenues for the 2024 fiscal year.
Donald Trump’s Crypto Venture Yields Revenue
Specifically, the filing stated that Trump earned $57.35 million from his stakes in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) business tied to his family. The Trump-inspired business debuted in October last year, teasing to upset the largest banks, with the president’s family netting 75% of revenues from its WLFI governance token sales.
The report shows that Trump alone made over $57 million from the venture, which was one of the largest sources of income in 2024. Notably, WLFI completed the $590 million token sale in March 2025, which suggests that the report, covering only last year, did not paint a complete picture of Trump’s share from the token sale. Meanwhile, the report shows Trump is also holding 15.75 billion WLFI tokens.
Trump also generated income from other digital asset products featuring his brand. He listed $1.16 million in revenue from his NFT cards, with First Lady Melania Trump earning $216,700 from a similar product featuring her brand.
Interestingly, the report did not mention the revenues allegedly worth millions of dollars from the TRUMP meme coin launch. Earlier reports suggested that the token generated between $86 million and $100 million by January 30, of which a substantial amount should go to the president.
Report Further Fuels Conflict of Interest
The Friday report would further fuel agitation from Democrats and other critics of the Trump family’s deepening toes in the crypto industry. They have claimed that the US president is monetizing his position, using his influence for personal gain.
Furthermore, the family’s strong support for the industry immediately after he entered power adds to the narrative. The Trump family’s venture into stablecoins sparked a temporary setback for the GENIUS Act in Congress before a bipartisan effort led by pro-crypto Republicans swung things back into action.
Trump’s gala meeting with top TRUMP meme coin holders also added to the rants, which critics showed as they protested in his National Golf Club venue. Meanwhile, Trump had denied all these conflict-of-interest claims, insisting his support for the industry stems from efforts to promote technological innovation in the US.
Other Sources of Earnings
Meanwhile, Trump’s report disclosed he earned nearly $600 million in revenue last year. Trump’s golf resorts in Jupiter, Doral, Mar-a-Lago, and West Palm Beach generated $217.7 million.
The Trump National Doral was the most lucrative of them, generating $110.4 million in revenue alone. This was the family’s largest income source, accounting for almost twice its earnings from crypto.
Furthermore, Trump reported holding assets worth $1.6 billion. He also disclosed revenues from licenses and royalties, like watches, sneakers, and fragrances. Remarkably, these earnings represent revenues and do not account for taxes and other applicable costs.
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