How Much has the Trump Family Earned Through Crypto?

The Trump family has generated about $1.3 billion in wealth from crypto ventures, according to Bloomberg estimates. Most of this comes from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance protocol co-founded by Donald Trump’s sons, and from American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC), a mining company tied to Eric Trump.

The new wealth adds to the Trump family’s fortune, bringing their net worth to about $7.7 billion.

World Liberty Financial: Adding $670 Million

World Liberty Financial launched in September 2024, during Trump’s presidential campaign. The platform was co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump. At its core, WLFI operates as a DeFi protocol with its own native token.

The family’s stake in WLFI has added about $670 million to their net worth. Bloomberg’s wealth index calculates this value based on a combination of token allocations and deals with public companies.

Key developments boosting WLFI’s value:

• Alt5 Sigma deal: In August, publicly listed firm Alt5 Sigma agreed to acquire around $1.5 billion worth of WLFI tokens. The deal included both cash purchases and a stock swap. This single transaction reportedly secured the Trump family hundreds of millions in value.
• Token sales revenue: The family receives about 75% of the proceeds from WLFI token sales, currently worth roughly $500 million.
• Locked tokens: The Trumps hold 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, valued at around $4 billion at recent trading prices. However, these tokens remain locked and were excluded from Bloomberg’s net worth estimate.

WLFI began as a governance token, allowing holders to vote on project proposals. Over time, it became tradeable, marking a major shift in its utility.

American Bitcoin: $500 Million for Eric Trump

American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) was created in early 2025 as a Bitcoin mining venture. Rather than securing mining hardware directly, the company partnered with Hut 8 Corp., which provided its equipment in exchange for majority ownership.

The Trump family helped bring American Bitcoin public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, which rebranded under the ticker ABTC.

At its trading debut on September 3, ABTC stock surged to a high of $14 before falling by over 50% to around $6.24. At the peak, Eric Trump’s 7.5% stake in the company was valued at more than $500 million.

Donald Trump Jr. also holds a smaller stake, though its exact size hasn’t been disclosed.

Trump Family Crypto Wealth Breakdown

The $1.3 billion figure comes from two main sources:

• World Liberty Financial: $670 million added to family wealth.
• American Bitcoin Corp.: Eric Trump’s stake valued above $500 million at its trading debut.

Bloomberg excluded the family’s locked WLFI tokens worth an estimated $4 billion. If unlocked, these holdings would significantly increase the family’s crypto wealth.

A Shift From Real Estate to Crypto

For decades, the Trump brand has been tied to golf courses, hotels, and real estate. With these crypto projects, the family is building wealth at a pace that rivals traditional assets like Trump Tower or Mar-a-Lago.

Unlike the slow growth of real estate portfolios, the speed of crypto market gains has created sudden wealth. The Trump family’s involvement also brings greater public attention to crypto in the U.S., at a time when regulation is still being debated.

Controversies and Criticism

The Trump family’s growing ties to crypto have raised concerns:

• Conflict of interest: Critics argue that a sitting U.S. president’s direct involvement in crypto ventures may compromise regulatory neutrality.
• Congressional pushback: Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Maxine Waters, have protested hearings on digital assets, citing Trump’s crypto ownership as a conflict.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. frequently promote Bitcoin and WLFI publicly, raising questions about mixing personal business interests with political influence.

At the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, Eric Trump openly urged the audience to buy Bitcoin, repeating Michael Saylor’s famous line: “Sell a kidney if you must, but keep the Bitcoin.”

Future Plans: Tokenizing Real Estate

One idea under discussion is tokenizing real estate assets. This would involve creating digital tokens backed by physical properties, such as hotels or resorts, and could expand the Trump family’s crypto footprint.

Eric Trump has already pitched the concept to investors, using his experience in hospitality and real estate as a selling point. If developed, this would merge the family’s traditional business model with blockchain.

Conclusion

The Trump family’s crypto holdings, now valued at about $1.3 billion, show how new digital asset ventures are reshaping wealth creation for even established business dynasties.

• World Liberty Financial brought in $670 million through token deals and sales revenue.
• American Bitcoin Corp. generated over $500 million in stake value during its debut.
• Locked WLFI tokens worth $4 billion could add to future net worth if made tradeable.

These figures put crypto alongside real estate as a core pillar of the Trump family’s financial portfolio. For now, crypto is no longer a side project but a central part of their wealth.

Resources:

1. Bloomberg report: https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/donald-j-trump/

2. American Bitcoin Corp. chart: https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/donald-j-trump/

3. Trump-Related DeFi Platform World Liberty Financial Debuts WLFI Token On Ethereum Mainnet: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-related-defi-platform-world-173044552.html

4. Trump-Linked World Liberty Pitches a $1.5 Billion Crypto Vehicle: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-08/trump-linked-world-liberty-pitches-a-1-5-billion-crypto-vehicle