Trump’s Crypto Bonanza: Is He the New King of Memecoins? 💰👑

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So, here we are. US President Donald Trump, the guy who can’t stop talking, has somehow managed to rake in a whopping $1.2 billion from crypto in just nine months. I mean, who knew? His net worth is now around $5.6 billion. That’s a lot of zeros! And after taxes, he’s still sitting pretty with about $935 million. What a deal! 😏

Crypto Gains In Nine Months

According to Forbes—because, of course, they’re the authority on everything—Trump’s crypto escapades kicked off right before the 2024 election. Talk about timing! He’s added nearly $1 billion to his liquid assets. Liquid assets? Sounds like he’s running a lemonade stand! 🍋

So, let’s break it down: $1 billion in nine months. That’s not just from selling lemonade, folks. We’re talking sales, memecoin launches, and token holdings. It’s like a crypto buffet, and he’s the only one eating! 🍽️

Breakdown Of Token Sales

World Liberty Financial, a platform that’s somehow linked to Trump, sold native tokens that brought in about $390 million before taxes. Early last year, they gave investors a shot at those coins. I guess everyone wants a piece of the Trump pie! 🥧

Donald Trump is cashing in on crypto. Over the last nine months, beginning slightly before the election, he has stirred up new ventures, new coins, new noise. All of it makes the president money, but how much? (Photo: Jamel Toppin for Forbes)

— Forbes (@Forbes) June 6, 2025

And let’s not forget the TRUMP memecoin, which made around $315 million in profit. Secondary trading of assorted memecoins added another $427 million. It’s like a game of Monopoly, but with real money! And he’s sitting on $60 million in the new USD1 stablecoin. What a stable genius! 🤔

High Rollers Gather At Golf Club

In late May 2025, Trump hosted 220 top holders of TRUMP at his golf club near Washington. Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, was there too. His wallet once held $18 million of TRUMP. I mean, who needs a yacht when you can have a memecoin? 🚤

Critics are waving red flags over possible foreign influence. You know, the usual ethics questions when people pay big bucks to meet a sitting president. But hey, it’s all in good fun, right? 🤷‍♂️


Questions On Value And Oversight

Even with these big numbers, experts warn that memecoins can swing wildly. One day it’s worth $1 billion, the next it’s worth half. It’s like dating in your 40s—unpredictable! 💔

Tax rules for tokens? Tricky! Stablecoins have their own risks. Lawmakers are starting to take a closer look, wondering if any lines are being crossed. It’s like watching a soap opera, but with more money and less drama! 🎭

Trump’s crypto saga is still unfolding. His gains look great on paper, but how long will they last? Will they draw deeper probes? Who knows! For now, he’s turned blockchain bets into a hefty windfall. Just another day in the life of Donald Trump! 💸

Featured image by Mario Tama / Getty, chart from TradingView

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2025-06-08 12:15