Disclosure reveals Trump earned $1.4 billion from crypto ventures last year as most memecoin holders remain underwater.
Former President Donald Trump earned $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, including $800 million from World Liberty Financial, a financial disclosure shows. The gains add political friction to pending US crypto legislation, as ethics rules bar officials from profiting from regulations they oversee.
Roughly two-thirds of Trump-linked memecoin holders and 85% of World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token buyers are currently underwater, per Nansen data. Trump’s flagship memecoin peaked at a $15 billion market cap before plummeting 97% to $400 million. The disclosure arrives amid broader market volatility, with delays in regulatory clarity potentially worsening sentiment.
The episode underscores tensions between political influence and crypto regulation, as Senate negotiators face hurdles securing 60 votes to advance the bill.