Trump Earns Over $57 Million From Crypto Platform WLFI
President Donald Trump has disclosed receiving $57,355,532 in income from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized-finance platform backed by his family. The information comes from newly released filings by the Office of Government Ethics, reviewed by the New York Post. This income marks one of the largest individual payouts reported by Trump in the past year.
WLFI Founded by Trump’s Sons as Banking Alternative
World Liberty Financial was launched in 2024 as an answer to what the Trump family claims is increasing political bias in the traditional banking system. Co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Barron Trump, and others, WLFI positions itself as a pro-liberty alternative for managing digital assets outside centralized banks.
“We Were Debanked,” Says Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. has publicly claimed that his family was targeted by banks following their political involvement.
“There was a time… where I could call any single banker in New York City… Then we got into politics, and all of a sudden, they wouldn’t take your call,” Trump Jr. said.
He further described the U.S. banking system as a “pyramid scheme” and said the motivation for WLFI was to ensure access to finance free from political interference.
Trump’s Crypto Wallet Valued Up to $5 Million
According to the disclosures, Trump’s personal crypto holdings are estimated to be worth between $1 million and $5 million. This valuation reflects only the assets currently held in his digital wallet and does not include royalties or other income generated through token-based commerce tied to WLFI.
Additional Millions From Licensing and Royalties
The report also lists millions of dollars in royalty payments Trump earned from selling branded merchandise and collectibles featuring his name and likeness. Many of these items have been tokenized and sold via platforms linked to WLFI, further contributing to his income stream.
Trump Faces Heavy Financial Liabilities
Despite the massive crypto windfall, Trump’s financial disclosures also outline serious liabilities. These include $100 million in mortgage debt, numerous ongoing lawsuits amounting to hundreds of millions, and tens of thousands in credit card bills.
WLFI Gains Attention Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
WLFI’s success comes at a time of heightened focus on crypto and DeFi regulation. While Trump’s involvement boosts the platform’s visibility, critics question whether it benefits from political favoritism or regulatory gaps, especially as it expands across U.S. markets.
Crypto Plays Central Role in Trump’s 2025 Portfolio
With WLFI among his top earners and his personal wallet swelling, crypto has become a defining part of Trump’s post-presidency business ventures. Whether this translates into long-term influence over U.S. financial policy remains to be seen, but it firmly places Trump among the highest-profile political figures profiting from digital assets.
