- Forbes reports Trump gained ~$1bn from crypto ventures in nine months, boosting his net worth significantly to $5.6bn.
- Concerns exist crypto wealth could fund campaigns; unclear if memecoins count as legal political donations under current rules.
Donald Trump has added roughly $1 billion to his wealth through cryptocurrency ventures in the past nine months. Forbes reported on June 5 that Trump’s net worth climbed to $5.6 billion thanks in large part to these digital assets. The report finds that he now holds about $900 million in liquid assets, nearly half of which comes from crypto.
According to Forbes, Trump’s affiliated platform, World Liberty Financial, generated more than $390 million in pre-tax gains from native token sales. Meanwhile, the president’s own $TRUMP memecoin contributed $315 million to his returns. His memecoin holdings contributed another $427 million. In addition, Trump is said to own up to $60 million worth of World Liberty Financial’s new stablecoin, USD1.
Donald Trump is cashing in on crypto. Over the last nine months, beginning slightly before the election, he has stirred up new ventures, new coins, new noise. All of it makes the president money, but how much? (Photo: Jamel Toppin for Forbes) https://t.co/eJWOWiwM8M pic.twitter.com/XsBFINCpa0
— Forbes (@Forbes) June 6, 2025
Forbes estimates Trump’s total crypto-related income at $1.2 billion before taxes. After accounting for tax obligations, that figure falls to about $935 million. Therefore, these ventures appear to have become a lucrative arm of his business interests in a relatively short time.
News of these earnings comes on the heels of a May 22 event at Trump National Golf Club near Washington, D.C. The gathering brought together the top 220 investors in the $TRUMP memecoin. Tron founder Justin Sun attended as the largest early backer. Sources say Sun held $18 million worth of $TRUMP coins before the dinner.
Sun previously invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial. Now, he has funneled $93 million into Trump-linked crypto projects. Consequently, critics have raised red flags about potential ethical issues. They argue that hosting a lavish dinner for top memecoin investors could invite charges of foreign influence or even bribery.
Despite controversy, Trump’s involvement in blockchain has grown steadily. He first launched a line of NFTs in late 2023. Then, he rolled out the $TRUMP memecoin in mid-2024. His platform, World Liberty Financial, followed soon after with a native token. In February 2025, the platform introduced USD1 as a dollar-pegged stablecoin to facilitate trading.
Meanwhile, the White House has not commented on these ventures. Official spokespeople typically avoid discussing the president’s private business dealings. That silence has left room for speculation about how Trump might use crypto earnings in his political campaigns. For instance, some donors have reportedly expressed interest in using memecoin holdings as a political contribution, although federal law on that point remains unclear.
Critics worry that Fortune and funds tied to foreign nationals could enter U.S. politics through crypto. They note that potential loopholes in campaign finance rules might allow digital tokens to bypass standard checks.
In response, several lawmakers have called for legislation to clarify how crypto contributions should work. If enacted, such rules could limit the direct transfer of memecoins into campaign coffers.
On the other hand, supporters of Trump’s crypto strategy argue that digital assets bring new opportunities for small donors. They say memecoin purchases can democratize political fundraising by lowering entry barriers.
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