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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

Summary

President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion last year from business activities involving cryptocurrency and other products, according to his 2025 financial report. His income included royalties from a Trump meme coin and earnings from a cryptocurrency company run by his sons and associates.

Key Facts

  • President Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a Trump meme coin launched three days before his term began.
  • He earned more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy.
  • Trump and his family receive 75% of the proceeds from World Liberty Financial.
  • His total income for 2025 surpasses $1 billion, a big increase from the $600 million he reported in 2024.
  • He also made money from real estate and Trump-branded items like Bibles and watches.
  • The White House said Trump and his family never had conflicts of interest and denied he profited from being president.
  • The deputy press secretary said Trump helped make the US a leading country in cryptocurrency.
  • The White House criticized media reports suggesting ethical problems with Trump’s business dealings.
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