Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, financial disclosure shows

July 1, 2026 - 06:58

President Donald Trump reported roughly $1.2 billion in revenue from his cryptocurrency businesses last year, according to a federal financial disclosure released Tuesday. The figures reveal that Trump personally locked in significant profits from the digital asset ventures even as many smaller investors in the same markets faced steep losses.

The disclosure covers income from several crypto-related entities, including the Trump-branded non-fungible token collections and his family's decentralized finance platform. The bulk of the revenue came from "digital asset transactions" and licensing deals tied to his name. The filing does not break down exact profit margins, but it confirms that the president's financial stake in the volatile sector has grown substantially since he left the White House.

Critics pointed out the timing. While Trump's businesses raked in billions, many retail investors who bought into the same projects during their peaks have seen their holdings lose value. The disclosure reignited questions about conflicts of interest, given Trump's return to the presidency and his administration's recent moves to loosen regulations on the crypto industry. Supporters argue the earnings simply reflect market demand for Trump-branded products and note that the disclosure is standard for public officials.

The filing also showed Trump earned millions from speaking fees and his social media company, but the crypto revenue dwarfed those other streams.