Since the start of his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump's personal wealth has increased significantly. A significant portion of this increase comes from cryptocurrency-related businesses created and managed by him and his family members. According to several reports, these activities have generated cumulative profits of several billion dollars over the past year, driven both by market dynamics and new business initiatives.
In brief
- Donald Trump's personal wealth increased sharply during his second term, primarily through crypto businesses associated with him and his family.
- Their activities would have generated more than $1 billion in pre-tax profits in 2024, supported by sector-friendly policies.
- The “Official TRUMP” and “Official MELANIA” memecoins alone would have brought in several hundred million dollars.
Family income soars thanks to Trump-linked crypto businesses
Much of this increase comes from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company founded by the Trump sons in partnership with the sons of businessman Steve Witkoff. According to the Financial Times, WLFI earned around $550 million from the sale of its tokens.
In its 2024 financial statement, Donald Trump said he received $57.3 million personal income from this company. After the recent unlocking of previously restricted tokens, the family's stake in WLFI is now estimated to reach $5 billion, significantly increasing the value of their holdings.
Still according to the Financial Timesthe Trump clan's crypto activities reportedly generated more than $1 billion in pre-tax profits over the past year. This boom would be linked to the renewed vigor of the crypto market, encouraged by the favorable measures adopted under the Trump administration. Eric Trump confirmed the increase in profits, specifying that the real figure could be even higher.
During the campaign, Trump benefited from strong support from the crypto community: American companies like Coinbase, Ripple Labs and Circle contributed to his campaign financing and his inauguration fund. This support reflects the perception of pro-crypto policies, deemed conducive to the growth of the family clan's digital asset businesses.
Tokens and digital objects: more than a billion dollars cumulatively
The Trump family also made significant profits from the Official TRUMP and Official MELANIA memecoins:
- Official TRUMP : $362 million in profits
- Official MELANIA : $65 million
- The combined revenue from token sales and trading fees would reach several hundred million dollars.
Added to this are revenues generated by the sale of digital collectible cards, representing the former president in various settings (superhero, biker, etc.), constituting another lucrative source of digital assets.
Crypto Businesses and Treasury Initiatives
When it comes to cryptocurrency-related businesses, the startup behind Trump's official memecoin is looking to raise at least $200 million to create a digital asset treasury company. Its mission would be to buy back the memecoin and stabilize its value on the market.
At the same time, ALT5 Sigma Corporation plans to raise $1.5 billion, through the issuance of 200 million common shares at a unit price of $7.50. The funds will be used to acquire WLFI tokens, launch corporate cryptocurrency treasury operations, and honor the group's financial obligations. Combined with Donald Trump's political influence and a well-structured financial strategy, these initiatives are said to have largely contributed to the growth of his personal fortune since his return to the White House.
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