President Donald Trump and his family have earned over $1 billion from various crypto projects, a recent Financial Times report reveals.
Per the report, leading the way is World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company founded by Trump’s sons, Eric and Donald Jr., along with close allies.
For most of this year, WLFI sold billions of dollars in tokens and stablecoins, boosting the family’s wealth. In June, Trump reported $57.4 million in proceeds from WLFI. Interestingly, the Trump family’s stake in the company surged to $5 billion after a major token unlock. WLFI is now central to the family’s digital portfolio and plans to launch a crypto-lending app.
Meme Coins Bring in Hundreds of Millions
In addition to WLFI, the Trump family has profited from the volatile world of meme coins. The TRUMP meme coin has earned $362 million, while the MELANIA meme coin has brought in $65 million.
However, these tokens have seen sharp declines. TRUMP is down over 91% from its peak, and MELANIA has dropped more than 99%. Despite these losses, the large volume of transactions and trading fees has kept the meme coin ventures profitable for the family.
USD1 Stablecoin
Meanwhile, among their more stable investments is the USD1 stablecoin, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar. Launched in April, USD1 has grown to become the world’s fifth-largest stablecoin, with a market cap of $2.69 billion. The Trump family has earned $42 million from its sale.
Stablecoins like USD1 offer more stability compared to meme coins, making them a key part of the Trump family’s crypto portfolio.
Trump’s Personal Crypto Portfolio
While the Trump family’s ventures have generally been successful, Donald Trump’s personal crypto portfolio tells a different story. His holdings, which include meme coins, stablecoins, and Ethereum, have mostly underperformed.
In 2024, his portfolio was worth $26 million, but it’s now down to just over $1.4 million, mostly due to the fall of meme coins.
Still, Trump’s TRUMP token holds some value, with his holdings worth about $62,750. His largest investment, the TROG token, is worth $700,000 at press time.
Future Plans: Tokenizing Real Estate
Looking to the future, the Trump family is exploring new ways to expand their crypto empire. One possibility is tokenizing real estate. Eric Trump recently suggested they might offer fractional ownership of Trump Organization properties through blockchain-based tokens, allowing investors to buy small stakes in high-profile real estate.
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