Trump Family's Crypto Gamble Pays Off Big: $1.3 Billion Windfall

Rapid gains in crypto ventures propel the Trumps' fortune, dwarfing traditional real estate assets.

Author
Branden Chen
Senior Crypto AnalystSeptember 7, 2025
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Trump Family's Crypto Fortune Skyrockets

The Trump family has seen a massive increase in their wealth through investments in cryptocurrency ventures. Within weeks, their crypto holdings have grown by an estimated $1.3 billion. This significant gain comes from two primary sources:

  • World Liberty Financial: A crypto firm co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump.
  • American Bitcoin Corp.: A mining operation backed by Eric Trump.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Trumps' crypto portfolio has rapidly expanded, exceeding the value of some of their traditional real estate holdings.
  • World Liberty Financial's token gained value after opening up for trading and securing a deal with a public company.
  • Eric Trump's stake in American Bitcoin Corp. surged in value after its trading debut.
  • The family's crypto ventures operate at the intersection of crypto and public markets.
  • The Trumps' crypto gains were bolstered by more favorable regulations under President Trump's administration.

World Liberty Financial Details

World Liberty Financial was established in September 2024. Initially, the WLFI token was used for voting on project-related proposals. A key turning point was a deal with Alt5 Sigma, a publicly-traded company, to purchase $1.5 billion worth of World Liberty tokens.

American Bitcoin Corp Details

American Bitcoin Corp. was launched to mine Bitcoin. It partnered with Hut 8 Corp., leveraging their mining equipment in exchange for a majority stake. It then became a public company via merging with Gryphon Digital Mining.

What's Next?

The Trump family is exploring tokenizing real estate assets, potentially creating digital representations of physical properties.

Eric Trump continues to be a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, urging investors to "buy right now."

Investment Considerations

As always, investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment timeline before making allocation decisions. Bitcoin remains a volatile asset despite increasing institutional adoption.

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor.

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