In 9 months in office, the Trump family has made $1 billion just from the cryptocurrency sector

Last year, Trump, who was mired in legal and financial crises, has now experienced an astonishing wealth reversal. In just nine months, this American president, who has returned to the White House, has not only made a political "comeback" but has also seen a dramatic increase in his assets—the core source being the vast cryptocurrency empire built by him and his family.

According to a recent investigation by the Financial Times, the Trump family's cryptocurrency business has achieved over $1 billion in pre-tax profits in the past year, and when accounting for paper gains, their net worth increase could reach several billion dollars.

The report states that the sales and transaction fees from Trump Coin and Melania Coin have generated approximately $427 million in revenue; the WLFI tokens issued by a company owned by Trump's son have reached sales of $550 million; and the Trump Media Technology Group has established a Bitcoin fund, which has now generated over $3 billion in cash flow.

From "Cash-Strapped" to "King of the Crypto World"

Just last year, Trump claimed in court documents that he was "almost out of cash" and that if he could not reduce a $500 million civil penalty, he might be forced to sell properties.

However, just a few months later, the situation completely reversed. In addition to selling derivative products such as signed Bibles, perfumes, sneakers, and guitars, Trump secured tens of millions of dollars in settlement money through lawsuits against several media and technology companies. His wife, Melania, also signed a documentary contract worth up to $40 million.

But the most explosive source of income is the rapidly rising cryptocurrency business landscape of his family.

Since declaring his intention to become "the first crypto president in American history," the Trump family has taken significant actions in the digital asset space.

Their projects cover almost all popular sectors, including digital cards, meme coins, stablecoins, tokens, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.

These projects have not only attracted substantial investments from billionaires, sovereign funds, and foreign capital but have also enjoyed unprecedented policy support.

After taking office, Trump quickly promoted the "National Bitcoin Reserve" plan, appointed crypto-friendly regulators to take over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and relaxed regulations on digital assets. The SEC subsequently suspended or withdrew lawsuits against crypto giants like Coinbase and Ripple Labs.

With Trump's policy support, Bitcoin prices have repeatedly hit new highs, and U.S. crypto companies have returned, leading the industry into its hottest phase ever.

The Family Business Fully Enters the Crypto Space

The Trump family's "crypto business" is divided into several levels:

• Meme Coins: The two tokens named after the presidential couple, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA," sparked a speculative frenzy after their launch. The Financial Times estimates that these tokens have generated approximately $427 million in sales and transaction fees.
• Stablecoins and DeFi Platforms: World Liberty Financial, founded by Trump's son, has issued governance tokens WLFI and a USD-pegged stablecoin USD1. WLFI token sales have reached $550 million, and the issuance scale of USD1 exceeds $2.7 billion
• Transformation of the Presidential Social Empire: Trump Media & Technology Group, under Donald Trump, transitioned to cryptocurrency investment after losing $400 million last year, establishing a Bitcoin fund that has now generated over $3 billion in cash flow.

It has been disclosed that Trump holds approximately 53% of TMTG shares, with this single asset amounting to a staggering $1.9 billion.

The Alarm of "Conflict of Interest"

Despite the White House insisting that Trump has placed his assets into a revocable trust managed by his son, Donald Trump Jr., this structure differs from the "blind trusts" of previous presidents, as it still allows Trump to directly access the profits after leaving office.

Several ethicists have pointed out that this represents "an unprecedented intertwining of business and politics in modern American history." Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter bluntly stated, "No president since the Civil War has had such direct business conflicts of interest while in office."

However, such warnings seem to have stirred little concern among Trump's supporters. A poll commissioned by the FT shows that more than half of Trump voters believe he "won't earn a million dollars while in office," and nearly 30% even think he "has not profited at all from the presidency."

The "Trump Moment" in the Crypto World

Trump's crypto empire has also attracted significant foreign capital.

The Abu Dhabi sovereign fund MGX invested $2 billion in stablecoins related to Trump; the Chinese listed company GD Culture Group announced it would invest $300 million to purchase Bitcoin and $TRUMP tokens; the UAE fund Aqua 1 Foundation also bought $100 million in World Liberty Financial tokens.

Even more noteworthy is crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial after the last election. Three months later, the SEC suspended its fraud charges against him. Subsequently, Sun dined with Trump at his Virginia golf club and pledged to purchase another $100 million in $TRUMP tokens.

Trump's policies have not only thrilled the crypto community but have also benefited his family and cabinet members.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family brokerage, Cantor Fitzgerald, is a major custodian of the world's largest stablecoin, Tether; Vice President JD Vance and Housing Secretary Bill Pulte have publicly held crypto assets.

Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., even stated, "The people making the crypto rules are investing in cryptocurrencies themselves — this will be a huge boon for the entire industry."

"One Bitcoin Worth One Hundred Million Dollars"?

In a recent speech, Eric Trump predicted, "The U.S. will hoard a large amount of Bitcoin, and the value of a single Bitcoin will eventually reach one billion dollars."

Whether this prophecy comes true or not, the Trump family has indeed demonstrated through action that in the crypto bull market, they are not just "beneficiaries of policy" — they are the biggest winners Risk Warning and Disclaimer

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