Trump Family's Crypto Wealth Surges to $1.3 Billion in Weeks

The Trump family's net worth has surged $1.3 billion in recent weeks due to the success of two crypto ventures, World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin Corp. The President's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, have co-founded these projects, which have reached significant milestones, including a lucrative deal with a public company to stockpile World Liberty's token. The Trumps' net worth now stands at $7.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The Trump family's net worth has surged by $1.3 billion in recent weeks, primarily driven by the success of two crypto ventures: World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin Corp. These projects, co-founded by President Donald Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, have reached significant milestones and have significantly contributed to the family's wealth.

World Liberty Financial, established in September 2024, reached a key milestone on September 1, allowing customers to trade its eponymous token. This development, along with a lucrative deal with a public company to stockpile the asset, added approximately $670 million to the Trump family's net worth [2]. The deal involved Alt5 Sigma Corp., a Las Vegas-based firm that traded its shares and cash for about $750 million worth of World Liberty tokens at 20 cents each. The Trumps stand to benefit from 75% of the proceeds from World Liberty token sales, which could amount to another $500 million [2].

American Bitcoin Corp., founded in March to mine virtual assets, saw its stock surge in its trading debut on September 3. Eric Trump, the company's co-founder and chief strategy officer, holds 73 million shares, making his stake worth an estimated $590 million at the end of the trading session [1]. The company's business centers around mining and stockpiling cryptocurrency, with facilities in energy-rich Texas, Alberta, and Niagara Falls, New York. As of September 1, American Bitcoin holds 2,443 Bitcoins, worth about $275 million at today's prices [1].

The Trump family's crypto ventures are part of a broader shift in their business strategy. The family's licensing business also saw revenue jump from an estimated $7 million in 2023 to $45 million last year [1]. Additionally, the Trump Organization and the White House did not respond to requests for comment regarding the family's crypto activities [2].

The success of these crypto ventures highlights the potential of the crypto market to generate substantial wealth quickly. However, the volatile nature of the crypto market means that the Trump family's newfound wealth could be subject to significant fluctuations. Furthermore, the regulatory environment for crypto remains uncertain, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Biden administration cracking down on crypto exchanges for selling unregistered securities [2].

References:
[1] Kyle Mullins. (2025, September 3). Eric Trump becomes a billionaire. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/2025/09/03/eric-trump-becomes-a-billionaire/
[2] Bloomberg News. (2025, September 7). Trump family adds $1.3 billion of crypto wealth in span of weeks. Bloomberg. Retrieved from https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-07/trump-family-adds-1-3-billion-of-crypto-wealth-in-span-of-weeks