Trump Earns $57.4 Million From Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial

In a recent financial disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics, US President Donald Trump reported earning $57.4 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture he co-founded with his sons, Donald Jr. and Eric. The disclosure also revealed that Trump holds 15.75 billion governance tokens in the project, granting him significant voting power over its direction.

The disclosure form listed Trump’s income from World Liberty Financial as $57,437,927, but it did not specify whether this amount was derived from selling tokens, earning staking rewards, or another method. The substantial figure suggests that Trump either cashed out a portion of his stake or that an internal valuation placed a high value on the tokens.

World Liberty Financial has raised significant funds since its inception in September 2024. The project's first token sale brought in $200 million, followed by a second round that raised $250 million, totaling approximately $550 million in fundraising. The venture aims to provide decentralized finance (DeFi) services and dollar-pegged stablecoins as an alternative to traditional banking.

Several high-profile investors have shown interest in World Liberty Financial. Tron founder Justin Sun invested $30 million in November 2024, acquiring 2 billion WLFI tokens at an early price of $0.015 each. Web3Port contributed $10 million in January 2025, and Oddiyana Ventures also participated, although the exact amount of their investment was not disclosed. These investments indicate that major players in the industry believe in the project's potential for growth.

The disclosure also noted Trump's involvement in related holding companies, such as CIC Digital LLC and CIC Ventures LLC, although income from these entities is minimal or non-existent. Trump certified that the information provided in the disclosure is "true, complete, and correct to the best of [his] knowledge," and it will be reviewed by the Office of Government Ethics.

Critics may raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, given that a sitting president is profiting from tokens that grant him voting power in a financial project. Supporters, however, might view this as a strategic investment. Regardless, the disclosure has made the financial details public, revealing that Trump has made a substantial gain from a startup he helped launch and that he retains influence over its future.