NEW YORK— President Donald Trump has amassed a staggering US$57.4 million (RM242 million) from cryptocurrency token sales linked to a digital asset venture he and his sons helped launch last year, according to newly released financial disclosure forms from the White House.
The details come from a more than 230-page report filed with the Office of Government Ethics on Friday, offering a rare look into the president’s vast and increasingly digital portfolio. The document outlines Trump’s earnings across real estate, investments, and branded merchandise but it is the crypto haul that stands out as a defining pivot in his post-return presidency.
According to the report, Trump’s earnings stemmed from the sale of World Liberty Financial tokens, a crypto asset issued in massive quantities ahead of last year’s presidential election.
From Crypto Sceptic to Blockchain Champion
The former real estate mogul and reality TV star once dismissed cryptocurrency as a threat to the dollar and a haven for criminals. But since returning to power, Trump has rapidly reversed course, transforming into one of crypto’s loudest advocates at the highest levels of U.S. government.
He formally launched a Trump-branded memecoin in January, just hours before his inauguration, further cementing his endorsement of the digital asset class. The memecoin rollout coincided with Trump’s backing of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency investment and lending platform founded with support from his sons and closely affiliated with the Trump Organisation.
Out of 100 billion tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, 22.5 billion were allocated to DT Marks Defi, the Trump-affiliated entity responsible for distributing and selling the assets.
Regulatory Power Moves and a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Trump’s embrace of crypto goes far beyond personal profits. He has taken deliberate steps to integrate blockchain policy into the core of his administration.
Among the most significant moves: the appointment of Paul Atkins, a known cryptocurrency advocate, as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a powerful position that shapes how the U.S. regulates digital assets.
In addition, the administration has unveiled a new federal initiative known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will track and audit the government’s bitcoin holdings, many of which were acquired by law enforcement through court-ordered seizures.
“Cryptocurrencies now have a champion and an ally in the White House,” said Vice President JD Vance during a keynote speech at a bitcoin conference in Las Vegas last month.
The administration’s pivot to crypto has drawn both praise and scrutiny. Supporters see it as a long-overdue modernisation of U.S. financial policy, while critics warn of conflicts of interest and blurred lines between public office and private gain.
More Than Just Crypto: The Trump Business Empire Grows
Beyond the blockchain boom, the disclosure reveals the continued strength of Trump’s global business empire.
His Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida alone brought in more than US$50 million (RM212.3 million), while his West Palm Beach golf course earned an impressive US$29.1 million (RM124 million).
The Trump brand also remains highly lucrative across merchandise categories. The president earned US$2.8 million (RM12 million) from luxury watches and US$2.5 million (RM10.7 million) from perfume and sneaker lines bearing his name.
Even his entertainment past contributes to his income. Trump continues to receive a monthly retirement payment of US$6,484 (RM27,527) from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), underscoring the multifaceted nature of his financial network.
A Financial Disclosure That Fuels Questions
While Trump famously broke with tradition during his 2016 campaign by refusing to release his tax returns, this new ethics filing offers a glimpse into the depth and diversity of his wealth and the increasingly digital direction of his portfolio.
The disclosure comes at a time when Trump’s relationship with the cryptocurrency sector is under growing public scrutiny. The mingling of official policy, personal profits, and political influence has reignited longstanding concerns about conflicts of interest inside the Oval Office.
Still, for now, one thing is clear: Donald Trump has not only embraced crypto, he’s profited handsomely from it. And with the full force of his administration now leaning into digital assets, the U.S. crypto landscape may be in for a historic transformation.
