Trump’s Crypto Ventures Add $620M to His Net Worth Amid Rising Political Scrutiny
U.S. President Donald Trump has seen a significant boost to his personal wealth in 2025, with over $620 million added to his net worth through various crypto-related ventures, according to a new Bloomberg report.
With his total fortune now exceeding $6 billion, Trump has, for the first time, amassed a substantial portion of his wealth from the cryptocurrency industry — roughly 9% as of June — fueled by investments in a family-backed crypto firm, a memecoin, and exposure to Bitcoin mining.
World Liberty Financial and $390M in Profits
A major source of this windfall comes from World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency company backed by the Trump family. Trump and his three sons reportedly earned $390 million from $550 million in token sales, and collectively hold over $2 billion in WLF governance tokens.
WLF’s prominence surged following a $2 billion deal in which Abu Dhabi-based MGX used the firm’s USD1 stablecoin to settle an investment into crypto exchange Binance — a transaction that may have generated an additional $100 million in profit for WLF.
Trump Memecoin Worth $150M
Trump’s personal memecoin, named Official Trump (TRUMP) and currently trading near $8.83, has become another notable crypto asset in his portfolio. Despite criticism from U.S. lawmakers, Trump hosted a high-profile event featuring a dinner for the top 220 token holders and offered a “VIP tour”, helping push the coin’s visibility.
His current holdings in the token are reportedly worth around $150 million, though these tokens are subject to a multi-year unlocking schedule, and it remains uncertain whether Trump will be eligible to receive more in the future.
Bitcoin Mining: American Bitcoin and Hut 8 Ties
Trump’s crypto involvement also extends to Bitcoin mining. His sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, reportedly own 20% of American Bitcoin, a U.S.-based mining subsidiary of Hut 8.
In June, American Bitcoin announced it had raised $220 million for mining equipment and BTC purchases, with plans to go public via a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining.
Mounting Political Backlash and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Trump’s deepening ties to the cryptocurrency industry have ignited conflict-of-interest concerns among Democratic lawmakers, many of whom are pushing for legislation to prohibit elected officials — including the president, vice president, and members of Congress — and their families from promoting or owning digital assets.
Although such proposals have yet to gain traction due to Republican majorities in both chambers, Democrats have continued to raise the issue. During the recent debate over Trump’s budget bill, Senator Jeff Merkley introduced an amendment specifically aimed at tackling potential conflicts stemming from Trump’s crypto holdings.
Despite growing scrutiny, Trump’s ventures appear to be thriving — marking a new chapter in the intersection of politics, wealth, and digital assets. As regulatory attention intensifies and crypto remains a divisive topic on Capitol Hill, Trump’s financial stake in the industry could become a focal point in the political and legislative battles ahead.
