Trump Family Reaps $1.4 Billion From Crypto Ventures as Investors Lose $3.81 Billion
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Updated · The Independent · Jul 13
Trump Family Reaps $1.4 Billion From Crypto Ventures as Investors Lose $3.81 Billion
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jul 13
Summary
$1.4 billion in 2025 crypto profits made it Donald Trump’s most lucrative business year, driven by family ventures launched as he returned to the White House.
$3.81 billion in losses hit buyers of the $TRUMP meme coin by late June, with Nansen saying roughly two-thirds of holders are underwater after the token fell 97% from its January 2025 peak.
World Liberty Financial, the family’s main crypto firm, also left 85% of buyers in one token in the red, even as a reported Abu Dhabi-linked purchase steered $187 million to Trump family entities.
The gains came as Trump’s administration eased crypto enforcement, backed the industry politically and denied any conflicts of interest tied to the president’s business activities.
What security concerns arise when a foreign-linked firm with presidential ties co-owns a major social media platform?
How might foreign investment in presidential businesses influence US approvals for sensitive technology and arms sales?
$3.8 Billion Lost: How the Trump Memecoin Collapse Exposed Investors to Massive Losses and Regulatory Gaps
Overview
The collapse of the $TRUMP memecoin triggered a dramatic 98% drop in value, causing investors to lose an estimated $3.8 billion and leaving many feeling betrayed. This financial devastation extended to the $WLFI coin, launched by World Liberty Financial, where 85% of tracked investors also faced losses. While ordinary investors suffered, the Trump family secured substantial profits through structured agreements that guaranteed them a large share of token sales. The stark contrast between investor losses and insider gains highlights how the lack of clear regulation enabled significant wealth transfer from the public to project originators, raising serious ethical and legal concerns.