Donald Trump's second term as U.S. President has coincided with a surge in his family's wealth, driven largely by their foray into the cryptocurrency market. A recent Financial Times investigation reveals that the Trump family's crypto ventures have generated over $1 billion in pre-tax profits within the past year. Eric Trump, the President's son, suggested the actual figure could be even higher.
The Trump family's crypto portfolio has expanded significantly, fueled by the success of ventures involving tokens like WLFI, TRUMP, and MELANIA. This digital asset push has allowed them to amass substantial wealth in a relatively short period.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto firm co-founded by Trump's sons and Steve Witkoff's sons, plays a central role in this crypto empire. WLFI operates with a governance token, WLFI, and a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1. Filings indicate that WLFI has generated approximately $550 million from WLFI governance token sales and sold over $2.7 billion worth of USD1 stablecoins. The President himself disclosed an income of $57.3 million from WLFI for the 2024 fiscal year alone. The WLFI token became publicly tradable in September 2025.
In addition to WLFI, the Trump family has profited from meme coins like TRUMP and MELANIA. These meme coins, inspired by the President and First Lady, generated over $427 million in combined trading volume and fees. While the TRUMP meme coin experienced significant gains initially, it later plummeted. The Trump family's companies reportedly own 80% of the enterprise.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, shifted its focus to digital assets after incurring a $401 million loss in 2024. This strategic move involved raising billions to acquire tokens and introduce Bitcoin investment products. As a result, TMTG generated over $3 billion in cash, with President Trump holding a 53% stake.
The Trump family's stablecoin, USD1, has also contributed to their crypto fortune. Since its launch in April, USD1 has become the fifth-largest stablecoin, boasting a market capitalization of $2.68 billion.
Unlike past presidents who divested from business ventures upon taking office, Trump has seemingly expanded his wealth since being elected, particularly through crypto ventures. His administration's embrace of crypto has also reshaped the political and regulatory landscape, with millions in campaign and inauguration donations coming from top U.S. crypto firms. Since returning to office, President Trump has declared his intention to establish the U.S. as the "crypto capital of the world".
The Trump family's crypto holdings, including meme coins, stablecoins, and DeFi platforms, now constitute a significant portion of their wealth.
