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Trump Reveals Over $1.2 Billion from Crypto Ventures, Holds $50M in Bitcoin

Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals over $1.2 billion from crypto ventures, including $50 million in Bitcoin and significant earnings from a meme coin.

Mercation Admin
June 30, 2026 1 min read
Trump Reveals Over $1.2 Billion from Crypto Ventures, Holds $50M in Bitcoin

President Donald Trump's recent financial disclosure revealed that he earned over $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, according to a report from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.

The extensive 900-page document details Trump's income and assets, highlighting cryptocurrency as a substantial revenue source. Among his holdings, Trump reported more than $50 million in Bitcoin and between $5 million and $25 million in Ethereum, in addition to other digital currencies.

A significant portion of his earnings, exceeding $635 million, came from a meme coin called TRUMP, primarily through royalties from a licensing agreement with Celebration Coins. This coin, launched on the Solana network shortly before Trump's return to office in January 2025, quickly reached a multi-billion-dollar market cap but has since plummeted in value, currently trading at $1.66 with a market cap of $394 million, down nearly 98% from its peak on January 19, 2025.

Furthermore, Trump disclosed net proceeds of over $588 million from token sales through World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance initiative he operates with business partners. This latest financial revelation builds on a previous announcement from May regarding Trump's income from trading securities, including stocks related to cryptocurrency firms like Robinhood and Coinbase.

Trump's cryptocurrency dealings continue to generate controversy among U.S. lawmakers, particularly among Democrats opposing the crypto-focused Clarity Act, which, despite passing in the House, remains stalled in the Senate. Critics argue that the legislation should not proceed without measures to bar the president and his family from engaging in cryptocurrency businesses.