Trump Family Earned Over $1 Billion from Crypto Ventures, FT Investigation Finds
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family have reaped more than $1 billion in pre-tax profits from cryptocurrency ventures, according to a published on Wednesday.
The FT reports that the Trumps’ fortune has surged through a mix of memecoins, stablecoins, and digital asset platforms, making crypto one of their largegest income sources since Trump’s return to the White House.
At the center of the operation is World Liberty Financial (WLF), a blockchain venture linked to Trump’s sons and allies. The company reportedly earned $550 million from sales of its WLFI token and about $40 million in interest from reserves backing its USD1 stablecoin, which has sold $2.7 billion worth of tokens.
The family also profited heavily from , which generated around $427 millionin total revenue. Asked about the FT’s figures, Eric Trump said the family’s total profits were “probably more.”
“We were targeted in a way that we had to come up with alternatives to traditional finance,” Eric Trump told the FT, explaining the family’s pivot to crypto later than being “de-banked for political reasons.”
The report highlights how Trump’s renewed presidency has coincided with a friendlier regulatory stance toward crypto. His administration has rolled back enforcement actions by the Securities and platform Commission (SEC) and allowed retirement funds to invest in digital assets. Trump has repeatedly described himself as the “first crypto president,” promising to make the U.S. “the global home for crypto innovation.”
However, ethics experts warn that Trump’s dual role as policymaker and investor could create conflicts of interest. Richard Painter, former White House ethics lawyer, told the FT: “Every other president since the Civil War has avoided any significant financial conflicts of interest with their official duties.”
Despite criticism, Trump’s crypto ventures appear to be thriving. His allies, including major industry figures and foreign investors, have reportedly poured hundreds of millions into projects tied to the family, further cementing Trump’s financial and political stake in the quick-growing sector.
The scale of the family’s crypto profits could invite fresh scrutiny from Congress and financial watchdogs, particularly if the ventures’ reserves and token economics come under question.
Trump’s Expanding Bets
As Donald Trump’s tariff threats send ripples through global markets, the former president is doubling down on his crypto ambitions. His latest moves reveal a mix of economic pressure and digital asset experimentation that continues to blur the line between politics and profit.
, allowing investors to purchase blockchain-based shares in property developments. “It’s a way for regular people to own a piece of premium real estate,” he said.
Meanwhile, , signaling his willingness to court the crypto community further. Taken together, these actions highlight Trump’s bullish confidence in crypto and his readiness to challenge traditional financial systems—even as his trade policies unsettle global markets.
