Trump Family Drives Big Surge in Crypto Projects

The Trump family has recently made major moves in the cryptocurrency world, adding around $1.3 billion to their wealth through two projects: World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and American Bitcoin (ABTC).

These ventures are attracting big investor interest, but also raising questions about possible conflicts of interest, since Donald Trump is the sitting president.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI)

WLFI is a new decentralized finance platform launched by the Trump brothers and Barron Trump. Since its token release on September 1, 2025, the project has reportedly created nearly $5 billion in paper gains for the family.

• The Trumps control about 25% of the WLFI tokens.

• They also receive 75% of token sale proceeds, though the founder tokens are still locked and cannot be traded.

• A $1.5 billion deal with Alt5 Sigma gave the company another big boost.

American Bitcoin (ABTC)

ABTC is a Bitcoin mining company where the Trump family owns a 20% stake (the rest is held by Hut 8 Mining). After merging with Gryphon Digital Mining, ABTC debuted on Nasdaq on September 3, 2025, and its stock price doubled.

• Eric Trump’s share alone was briefly valued at almost $1 billion.

• The company focuses on mining and buying Bitcoin, with Hut 8 providing the infrastructure.

• ABTC also raised $220 million from big investors, including the Winklevoss twins.

Politics and Business Overlap

The Trump family’s growing role in crypto comes as President Trump pushes crypto-friendly policies. He recently signed the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins. Critics argue this benefits his family financially, creating a conflict of interest.

Democrats and ethics groups worry that foreign investors could use these ventures to influence the administration. Some even claim Trump’s crypto push weakened bipartisan support for the GENIUS Act by favoring looser rules.

Speculation and Risks

Other Trump-linked tokens, like the Trump meme coin ($TRUMP), have also seen gains, especially after promotional events such as a dinner contest for top holders.

Experts warn, however, that:

• Altcoins are highly volatile.

• Regulations around crypto are still evolving.

• Mixing politics with crypto business could bring political backlash.

Final Word

The Trump family’s leap into cryptocurrency shows how politics, business, and speculation are becoming tightly connected. While the ventures have brought billions in paper wealth, they also bring new risks and raise serious ethical questions.

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