TLDR
- Trump family wealth increased by $1.3 billion through crypto ventures WLFI and American Bitcoin (ABTC)
- World Liberty Financial (WLFI) added $670 million to family net worth after token launch
- Eric Trump’s stake in American Bitcoin reached nearly $1 billion at peak following stock market debut
- Family’s total net worth now stands at $7.7 billion according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index
- Trump family exploring real estate tokenization as next blockchain venture
The Trump family added approximately $1.3 billion to their wealth this week through two crypto-focused ventures. Their total net worth now reaches $7.7 billion according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) contributed $670 million to the family’s wealth following its token launch. The decentralized finance protocol was co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump in 2024.
Eric Trump’s stake in American Bitcoin (ABTC) reached nearly $1 billion at its peak. He holds around 7.5% of the Bitcoin mining company he co-founded in March 2024.
WLFI launched its token on September 1 with a $7 billion market cap. The token made its trading debut on major exchanges including Binance on Monday.
American Bitcoin went public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining on September 3. The stock trades under the ticker symbol ABTC.
ABTC shares experienced extreme volatility on its debut day. The stock reached a high of $14 before falling over 50% to $6.24.
Trading was halted five times due to the price swings. Current ABTC shares trade at approximately $7.36 each.
Expanding Beyond Traditional Tokens
The Trump family holds approximately $4 billion worth of WLFI tokens. These tokens remain locked up and cannot be traded immediately.
World Liberty Financial secured $1.5 billion in funding led by Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma. This funding supports the project’s treasury strategy and digital asset reserves.
The family is exploring real estate tokenization as their next blockchain venture. Warren Hui of Soul Ventures confirmed discussions with Eric Trump about digitizing physical property assets.
Market Performance and Future Plans
WLFI tokens experienced a 40% price drop after the initial trading spike. Over 24 billion tokens are currently in circulation across major exchanges.
American Bitcoin was formed through a partnership with Hut 8 Corp for mining hardware. The company focuses exclusively on Bitcoin mining operations.
Donald Trump Jr. also maintains an undisclosed stake in American Bitcoin. Both brothers have been actively involved in promoting their crypto ventures.
The Trump family’s crypto wealth now rivals their traditional real estate holdings. Properties like Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago have long been considered the family’s primary assets.
World Liberty Financial plans to expand its decentralized finance offerings. The platform aims to compete with established DeFi protocols in the market.
