President Donald Trump and his family have reportedly earned more than $1 billion in profits from crypto-related ventures over the past year, according to an investigation by the Financial Times (FT).
The report highlights the family’s growing involvement in digital assets ranging from meme coins and stablecoins to tokenized financial products as Trump continues to champion his vision of making the United States the “crypto capital of the world.”
Over $1 Billion in Crypto Profits and Counting
The FT investigation revealed that Trump and his family collectively made over $1 billion in pre-tax profits through their expanding portfolio of crypto-linked businesses.
These include projects tied to World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens, meme coins, stablecoins, and digital trading cards.
Notably, Trump’s crypto holdings are fully realized profits, meaning the reported gains are based on converted or withdrawn earnings not just paper valuations.
A separate Forbes report in September estimated that Trump’s net worth has risen by $3 billion in just one year, much of which is attributed to his rapidly expanding crypto empire.
When contacted by the FT for comment, Eric Trump, the president’s son, suggested that the figure might be even higher saying the true amount was “probably more” than what was reported.
World Liberty Financial: The Core of Trump’s Crypto Wealth
According to FT’s findings, the bulk of Trump’s crypto fortune comes from World Liberty Financial (WLFI) his flagship blockchain company.
Initially, WLFI tokens were unavailable to public investors. However, after being launched for public trading in September 2025, the token quickly surged in value, generating an estimated $550 million in profit, even after a 57% drop from its early-September peak.
In his 2024 financial disclosure, Trump declared earning $57.3 million in personal income from World Liberty Financial alone.
The company has also launched the USD1 stablecoin, reportedly selling over $2.71 billion worth of tokens. Analysts estimate that WLFI could have earned $40–42 million in interest and fees from short-term U.S. Treasury assets backing the stablecoin.
Meme Coins Add Another $427 Million
The second-largest source of Trump’s crypto income stems from the official meme coin ecosystem, which includes $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens.
Together, the two projects reportedly generated $427 million in combined profits for the Trump family.
The projects’ official websites claim that Trump-affiliated companies collectively own 80% of the meme coin enterprises. The $MELANIA website lists MKT World, a Trump family company, as a core partner.
While the $TRUMP token has plunged more than 91% from its January 2025 peak, the coins remain a major source of revenue through early sales, marketing campaigns, and community-driven trading activity.
In May 2025, Trump hosted an exclusive dinner for the top 220 $TRUMP token holders at one of his golf clubs among them, Tron founder Justin Sun, who was reportedly one of the largest individual holders.
TMTG’s Crypto Pivot Pays Off Big
Outside of direct crypto ventures, Trump’s media arm, the Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), has also undergone a profitable transformation.
After reporting a $401 million loss in 2024, TMTG pivoted into digital assets, launching Bitcoin investment funds and purchasing various digital tokens.
The pivot has turned TMTG into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, now generating over $3 billion in profit, with Trump owning approximately 53% of the company.
This strategic shift has made TMTG and WLFI the two most significant drivers of Trump’s newfound crypto wealth.
Crypto Cards and Collectibles Add Millions More
In addition to corporate ventures, Trump has also profited from digital trading cards featuring himself in various poses from superhero suits to motorcycles.
Although the exact earnings from NFT card sales remain undisclosed, FT estimates they brought in “several million dollars” in personal profit for the president.
A Different Kind of Presidency
Unlike previous U.S. presidents who divested from personal business interests upon taking office, Trump has expanded his financial footprint using his platform to push forward a pro-crypto agenda.
He has repeatedly stated his intention to position the U.S. as the global leader in blockchain innovation, with his administration embracing both Bitcoin ETFs and tokenization frameworks.
Whether seen as bold entrepreneurship or controversial entanglement, Trump’s crypto empire has undeniably become a defining pillar of his post-election wealth.
As of now, the former president stands as one of the wealthiest political figures ever involved in digital assets and, if his own words are to be believed, he’s just getting started.
