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Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump
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President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from crypto sales and royalties in 2025, according to his annual financial disclosure released Tuesday by the Office of Government Ethics. The figure makes crypto one of the most lucrative business ventures for the sitting president, who has aggressively pursued pro-crypto policies while in office. Trump's earnings include $635 million in royalties from his memecoin business and over $500 million from token sales linked to World Liberty Financial, a crypto company owned by Trump and his family. This windfall occurred as the broader crypto sector entered a slump, with Bitcoin falling approximately 50% from its all-time high last fall.
Trump was once a crypto critic but embraced the technology during his 2024 campaign. His personal business interests have since pivoted heavily toward digital assets, and he has maintained these ties even as his administration steers federal policy to favor the industry. The disclosure reveals extensive crypto holdings through CIC Digital LLC, a Trump Organization affiliate, including over $50 million in Bitcoin, $25 million in Ether, and $25 million in USDC. He also holds stakes in companies like Coreweave, a Bitcoin miner pivoting to AI, and a stablecoin holding company tied to an Abu Dhabi investment.
The disclosure lists Trump's ownership of up to $250,000 in U.S. dollars and smaller amounts in stablecoins. He reported purchases and sales of Coinbase Class A stock through various investment accounts, with more buys than sells during 2025. Additional crypto-related holdings include shares in CME, Block Inc., and Intercontinental Exchange. Trump also disclosed $65 million in proceeds from selling equity in World Liberty Financial and $6 million from an NFT licensing agreement.
These connections have drawn significant criticism. Conflicts-of-interest complaints intensified during debates over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the crypto market structure bill central to industry policy. Democrats have demanded that the legislation include provisions banning senior government officials from personal crypto business ties. That provision remains unresolved in ongoing Senate negotiations, with limited floor time to schedule a vote.
White House spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment. Wealth disclosures on government reports can be difficult to assess due to wide valuation ranges. The report highlights the tension between Trump's personal financial gains and his regulatory influence over the crypto sector.
Looking ahead, the future of crypto regulation hangs in the balance as Congress debates the Clarity Act. The president's continued involvement in the industry may shape both policy outcomes and market confidence. With Bitcoin still down from its peak and businesses struggling, the broader market remains cautious.
