#TrumpBitcoinEmpire
Trump Media’s Bitcoin Hoard & Crypto Strategy
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) has amassed around $2 billion in Bitcoin, representing two-thirds of its $3 billion liquid assets. Plans include a $300 million options strategy and launching Bitcoin‑entranced ETFs with Crypto.com .
They’ve also filed with the SEC for a "Crypto Blue Chip ETF"—allocating roughly 70% to Bitcoin, 15% to Ethereum, with smaller allocations to Solana, Ripple, and Crypto.com token .
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💰 Memecoins, Stablecoins & DeFi Ventures
In January 2025, Trump launched $TRUMP, a memecoin on Solana. Its ICO released 200 million coins; Trump-controlled entities hold 800 million. It initially reached a $27 billion valuation .
His family also introduced $MELANIA, and spearheaded World Liberty Financial (WLF)—a DeFi platform with its own USD‑pegged stablecoin USD1, marketed as 75% revenue-sharing with Trump entities .
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📈 Financial Gains & Conflicts of Interest
Trump has reportedly earned >$57 million from early crypto activities, including token sales via WLF .
A Bankless analysis notes over $600 million pocketed by the Trump family through token sales .
Combined crypto ventures appear to have added an estimated $3 billion to the Trump family’s net worth .
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🏛️ Policy & Ethics: Influencing Regulation?
Trump signed the GENIUS Act, easing stablecoin regulations, and his appointees have dropped or paused crypto crackdowns (e.g., SEC, DOJ) .
Critics highlight clear conflicts of interest—using presidential power to benefit personal crypto holdings. Ethics investigators have noted pay-for-access memecoin dinners and potential foreign influence .
