The Trump-associated memecoin has seen a huge 25% decline since August. (AI image)
The recent crash in the cryptocurrency market has cost US President Donald Trump and his family several millions of dollars. During Donald Trump’s second presidential term, digital assets have significantly altered his family’s wealth and portfolio. But the perils and instability associated with cryptocurrency investments is now being felt by Trump and his followers.According to a Bloomberg report, the Trump-associated memecoin has seen a huge 25% decline since August. The Bitcoin mining investment held by Eric Trump has dropped by approximately 50% from its highest point. Additionally, Trump’s social media enterprise, which began accumulating Bitcoin this year, is trading at near-record lows!This decline is part of a larger cryptocurrency market downturn that has eliminated more than $1 trillion in value across digital assets. The Trump family’s net worth has decreased from $7.7 billion to $6.7 billion since early September, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index – this drop has been mainly due to their expanding cryptocurrency investments.
Trump family optimistic about crypto
Eric Trump maintains his optimistic stance on cryptocurrency. He continues to advocate for investment, particularly during market downturns.Eric Trump told Bloomberg, “What a great buying opportunity. People who buy dips and embrace volatility will be the ultimate winners. I have never been more bullish on the future of cryptocurrency and the modernization of the financial system.”Since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has demonstrated resilience through numerous significant declines, consistently reaching new heights thereafter. The Trump family’s cryptocurrency investments are structured advantageously. Despite owning declining crypto assets and shares, they secure income through various industry engagements.Consider their co-founded venture, World Liberty Financial: While their token holdings have decreased in value, they retain rights to revenue from token sales, independent of market prices.Georgetown University finance professor Jim Angel observes: “Retail investors can only speculate. The Trumps can not only speculate, but they can create tokens, sell them and make money off those transactions.”
Here is how Trump family’s crypto-related holdings are faring:
Trump Media sees $800 Million Valuation Loss
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., which owns Truth Social, saw its shares plummet to their lowest point on Wednesday. The decline appears partially linked to their recent cryptocurrency investments, the Bloomberg report said.The value of Trump’s stake has decreased approximately $800 million since September. His holdings, managed through a trust under Donald Trump Jr.’s supervision, form the largest share in the company.
Trump Media Shares Have Tumbled 66% in Past Year
The unprofitable company has ventured into various sectors, notably cryptocurrency. Their investment includes approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and associated securities, as stated in July.Their Bitcoin portfolio of about 11,500 coins, acquired at roughly $115,000 per coin, currently shows a 25% deficit. Additionally, they invested in CRO tokens from a Singapore-based exchange. Their CRO holdings, valued at $147 million in September, have since depreciated by approximately 50%.The company is also developing Truth Predict, a platform for sports and political wagering, through collaborative efforts with other enterprises.
World Liberty Financial: $3 Billion Paper Loss
The WLFI token, World Liberty Financial’s primary cryptocurrency offering backed by the Trump family, has seen a significant decrease, falling from 26 cents in early September to approximately 15 cents.The Trump family’s WLFI token holdings, previously valued at nearly $6 billion, have decreased to about $3.15 billion.Alt5’s investors experienced considerable losses, with share values declining by approximately 75% post-announcement.The Trump family’s Alt5 investment through World Liberty decreased by roughly $220 million. However, they maintained profitability, receiving about 75% of World Liberty token sales proceeds, totaling $500 million from the Alt5 transaction, according to Bloomberg calculations. Additionally, they earned approximately $400 million from previous WLFI token sales.“Crypto is here to stay,” a spokesperson for World Liberty Financial said in a statement. “World Liberty Financial has long-term conviction in the rapidly maturing technologies underpinning digital assets, which we believe will radically improve financial services.”
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American Bitcoin: A decline of $330 Million
Approximately two months following Trump’s presidential induction, his family engaged in a fresh cryptocurrency initiative. Eric and Donald Trump Jr. entered into a partnership with cryptocurrency enterprise Hut 8 Corp., establishing intricate business arrangements. Hut 8 contributed its Bitcoin mining infrastructure for a controlling interest in a newly established venture, American Bitcoin Corp.Eric Trump maintains approximately 7.5% ownership in American Bitcoin, currently listed on Nasdaq as ABTC. Donald Trump Jr. holds a lesser, unspecified portion of shares.ABTC shares reached their highest value at $9.31 in early September, valuing Eric Trump’s holdings at roughly $630 million. Subsequently, the share price decreased by over 50%, resulting in a reduction of more than $300 million in family assets. This venture represents one of the most notable instances where the Trumps generated significant cryptocurrency wealth through recent business activities.Investors who acquired ABTC shares at the initial public offering experienced a 45% depreciation in value.
Trump Memecoin: $120 Million Loss
The Trump-associated cryptocurrency has seen significant decline following its weekend launch during the presidential inauguration. Its value has diminished by approximately 25% since late August.The precise family holdings remain unclear. Analysis by Gauntlet, specializing in risk assessment, identified digital wallets linked to the cryptocurrency’s creation containing nearly 17 million tokens shortly after launch. These wallets transferred an additional 17 million tokens to cryptocurrency exchanges. A subsequent 90 million tokens became available in July. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index attributes 40% of the total to the Trump family, based on their World Liberty Financial ownership.At current market rates, these holdings are valued at approximately $310 million, representing a $117 million reduction since late August.The Trump family’s token position has expanded substantially, according to index calculations. Certain tokens, initially restricted from trading and held by founders and insiders, are becoming available through a three-year release schedule.Following July’s release event, approximately 90 million additional Trump tokens became available to insiders, with Bloomberg’s wealth index attributing roughly 40% to the Trump family. These newly accessible tokens are valued at approximately $220 million, resulting in an overall increase in the family’s holdings. Information regarding any token sales by the Trump family since July remains unavailable.
