Trump’s group has amassed $2 billion in Bitcoin in a bid to expand financial empire of the US President. Trump Media and Technology Group has revealed that it now holds $2 billion in bitcoin and related digital assets. It underscores a dramatic shift in Trump’s craze for cryptocurrency—from skeptic to a powerful crypto advocate.
According to a press release, bitcoin now represents nearly two-thirds of the company’s total liquid assets. The shares of Trump Media, which trades under the Nasdaq ticker DJT, surged by as much as 9% when this news hit the market.
Trump’s personal stake in the company is currently valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
The disclosure highlights the central role crypto now plays in Trump’s post-presidency financial strategy. A recent Forbes analysis noted that digital assets now make up the majority of his paper wealth.
Since returning to political office, Trump has taken active steps to support the crypto industry—signing an executive order to create a “strategic bitcoin reserve,” appointing a federal “crypto czar,” and advocating for several crypto-related bills. One of those bills, the bipartisan GENIUS Act, was signed into law on Friday.
How the Trump’s group Amasses $2 Billion in Bitcoin?
Trump has also profited from other blockchain-related ventures. His family business holds a significant stake in World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) entity that has generated about $500 million in gains since its launch in September. Additionally, Trump benefited from the meme coin $TRUMP, which debuted shortly before his inauguration.
Although the assets are held in a revocable trust managed by his son, Donald Trump Jr., ethics experts note that Trump remains the grantor and sole beneficiary—meaning he will regain full access to the holdings after his term ends in 2029.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and government watchdogs, have expressed concern over Trump’s deepening financial ties to crypto while holding public office. In April, the Democracy Defenders Fund warned that Trump “stands to personally profit from the very policies he is pursuing.”
Trump Media’s business focus has also pivoted significantly in recent months. Once centered on its social media platform Truth Social, the company has shifted toward fintech and digital assets. In January, it launched Truth.Fi, backed by a $250 million bitcoin and ETF investment. This was followed by a strategic acquisition fund launched in February and a March partnership with Crypto.com to create crypto ETFs.
By late May, Trump Media had raised over $2.3 billion from institutional investors through stock sales and convertible notes, much of which is earmarked for building a bitcoin treasury.
The announcement coincides with a bullish surge in the crypto market, as bitcoin recently hit a record high of over $120,000 amid optimism surrounding upcoming U.S. crypto regulations.
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes said on Monday that the company is fully committed to its bitcoin treasury strategy. “These assets help ensure our company’s financial independence, shield us from financial censorship, and will power future developments—such as our upcoming utility token within the Truth Social ecosystem,” he said.
