- Trump Media’s $2B Bitcoin purchase quietly made Donald Trump one of the world’s largest BTC holders.
- Despite a volatile crypto market, Trump’s Bitcoin-linked wealth remains strong through indirect corporate exposure.
President Donald Trump has gained indirect exposure to Bitcoin, with a reported stake valued at $870 million. The estimate comes at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market is under pressure. Bitcoin remains volatile, yet the timing of the Trump-related investments has kept his exposure above water.
Meanwhile, this development is tied to Trump Media and Technology Group, where Trump holds a major ownership share.
Trump Media Buys $2B in Bitcoin
According to Forbes, Trump’s Bitcoin exposure comes through his 41% stake in Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. Earlier this year, the company raised around $2.3 billion from stock and debt sales. Most of that was reportedly used to purchase $2 billion worth of Bitcoin.
The move places Trump Media in a growing group of companies adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. This mirrors the playbook used by MicroStrategy, which has made similar purchases over the past few years. The structure allows Trump to benefit from Bitcoin price changes without directly holding the asset. Raising questions around how the exposure is tracked, the report said,
“Forbes found that Trump’s holdings are not listed in any official government filings.”
Bitcoin Price Holds, Wealth Grows
Despite the broader market correction, Bitcoin has gained around 6% since the time of the Trump Media purchase. While most cryptocurrencies have declined, this increase has kept the value of the Bitcoin holdings steady. As previously reported by BTCDaily, the Trump family’s overall wealth increased by $1.3 billion this week.
The gain comes from the launch of American Bitcoin (ABTC) and earnings linked to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a blockchain project connected to the Trump family. These projects added to the family’s income during a period of price weakness across the crypto sector.
In addition, Trump Media has also entered into a partnership with Crypto.com, involving the purchase of 684.4 million CRO tokens. The deal is valued at $105 million, split between cash and stock. As part of the agreement, Trump Media will issue $50 million worth of common stock to Crypto.com.
The CRO tokens represent roughly 2% of the asset’s total market cap. Both companies are under lock-up conditions following the deal. This agreement marks another step in Trump Media’s broader move into digital assets and platforms.
