Donald Trump’s family earned $ 800 million on cryptocurrency in just six months

An investigation by Reuters revealed that Donald Trump’s family earned more than $ 800 million from the sale of crypto assets in the first half of 2025 alone, and their potential «paper» profits could reach billions. The main source of income was World Liberty Financial, headed by the president’s sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr. Through the sale of WLFI tokens, the family earned more than 90% of the Trump Organization’s total profit during this period.

Most investments in tokens came from foreign buyers. Reuters found out that the Trumps were actively conducting an «investment tour» in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, where they promoted their crypto business. One of the largest buyers of WLFI was Chinese businessman Guren «Bobby» Zhou, who is under investigation in the UK on suspicion of money laundering. He purchased $ 100 million worth of tokens through the UAE-based Aqua1 Foundation, a structure he created. Another major investor was Hong Kong crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who, according to the agency, spent $ 75 million on WLFI tokens.

Despite promising to develop a «financial platform of the future,» World Liberty Financial has not yet implemented most of its announced products. The main income for the Trump family comes from the sale of $TRUMP tokens and meme coins, which exist mainly due to the brand and political influence. Ethics experts say that attracting foreign investment in a business that directly enriches the current president creates an unprecedented conflict of interest. At the same time, there is no evidence that Trump’s sons offered investors access to the president in exchange for money.

Among the family’s partners, MGX, an Abu Dhabi-based state-owned investment company, was also found to have used the USD1 stablecoin from World Liberty Financial to buy a $ 2 billion stake in Binance. Part of the income from this asset, according to Reuters, can bring the Trump family about $ 80 million annually. In the United States, the deal sparked outrage among lawmakers, who suggested that the transaction might violate the Constitution, in particular the provision on receiving remuneration from foreign governments.

Despite the scandals, the Trump family’s projects continue to attract investors. Thanks to a deal with the Canadian company Alt5 Sigma, which acquired $ 750 million worth of WLFI tokens, the family received about $ 500 million more in profit. Analysts call this financial turnaround «unprecedented» and note that the cryptocurrency business has actually replaced the Trumps' traditional sources of income, such as real estate and brand licenses.