Revealing Trump's encryption empire turnaround technique

Trump, who once blasted crypto assets as “air,” is now one of the largest Bitcoin players in the United States. How did he quietly build a trillion-dollar encryption empire while serving as president?

Have you ever wondered how a president who once publicly claimed that “Bitcoin is a scam” could transform into an “invisible giant” in the crypto assets market in just a few years?

That's right, I'm talking about Donald Trump!

01 Amazing Numbers: $1 Billion Profit and 870 Million Bitcoin Holdings

First, let's look at two shocking numbers:

• Over $1 billion: According to a survey by the Financial Times, the Trump family has earned more than $1 billion in pre-tax profits from their crypto assets business over the past year.
• $870 million Bitcoin: According to an exclusive report from Forbes, Trump has become one of the largest Bitcoin investors in the United States, with his Bitcoin exposure reaching $870 million.

Behind these two sets of numbers is a meticulously constructed encryption empire that encompasses digital trading cards, meme coins, stablecoins, tokens, and decentralized financial platforms.

02 The Empire's Territory: Where Does Trump's Encryption Wealth Come From?

Trump's encryption empire has a complex structure, but its main revenue comes from four major sectors:

1. Meme Coins: TRUMP and MELANIA Coins

The meme coin named after him and his wife generated approximately $427 million in sales and transaction fee revenue. These coins are entirely used for speculation, yet they sparked a market frenzy.

2. Stablecoins and Governance Tokens

World Liberty Financial, founded by Trump's sons, generated $550 million in revenue through the sale of WLFI governance tokens, with sales of its USD1 stablecoin reaching as high as $2.71 billion.

3. Bitcoin Reserve

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is shifting to the encryption field in 2025, after raising $2.3 billion, using $2 billion of that to buy Bitcoin, becoming one of the largest corporate BTC holdings in the United States. Trump's personal holding is approximately $870 million.

4. NFT and Digital Trading Cards

Trump has also earned millions of dollars by selling digital trading cards that portray him as a superhero or in a motorcycle-riding image.

03 A Glamorous Turn: From Critic to “Crypto President”

Trump's journey in crypto can be described as a classic plot of “from ridicule to faith:”

• 2019: He publicly criticized Bitcoin on Twitter, “It's not currency, just air.”

• 2021: He once again referred to crypto assets as a “threat to the sovereignty of the dollar.”

• Before the 2024 election: He suddenly announced loudly: “I support the United States becoming the global leader in Crypto Assets.”

This transition paved the way for Trump to become a crypto whale. He not only accepted donations in crypto assets but also launched his own NFT collection and personally attended crypto conferences.

04 Ingenious Strategy: How Did Trump “Take a Detour” to Build a Position?

Trump did not buy Bitcoin directly on the chain; instead, it was completed through a multi-layered structure progressively:

1 Holding Company Position: Buy Bitcoin through his controlled Trump Media & Technology Group, benefiting from price appreciation while avoiding regulatory issues associated with holding coins directly.

2 Related Party Configuration: Acquire a large amount of BTC and WBTC through entities such as World Liberty Financial.

3 Campaign Donation Retention: Retain a portion of the received Crypto Assets donations as BTC/ETH, instead of converting all to dollars.

4 NFT Royalties Income: The royalties income from Trump Digital Trading Cards goes directly into the wallet controlled by him.

This “detour construction” strategy allowed Trump to maximize his exposure to Crypto Assets while remaining compliant.

05 Power and Wealth: Unprecedented Integration of Politics and Business

Trump's situation is unprecedented in modern American history: a sitting president who is also a beneficiary of a rapidly expanding Crypto Assets empire.

Unlike most recent former presidents, Trump did not place his assets in a “blind trust,” but instead manages them through a revocable trust, where he is the sole beneficiary and can access the funds at any time after leaving office.

This arrangement has sparked ethical controversy. Richard Painter, the chief ethics lawyer for the White House during the Bush administration, pointed out: “Since the Civil War, every president has tried to avoid significant conflicts between their public duties and private finances.”

06 Policy Dividend: When the President Supports His Own Business

More controversially, Trump implemented a series of cryptocurrency-friendly policies after taking office:

• Establish a national Bitcoin reserve plan

• Appoint officials who support Crypto Assets to lead major regulatory agencies in the United States.

• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted investigations into several large crypto companies.

• Sign an order allowing Americans to invest a portion of their retirement savings in Crypto Assets

These policies have not only promoted the development of the industry but also directly propelled the rise in Bitcoin prices, significantly increasing Trump's own crypto assets.

07 Future Impact: When the White House Meets Blockchain

Trump's transformation from a critic of encryption to a crypto whale is not just a personal wealth story, but it could reshape the global crypto assets landscape:

1 The Deep Binding of Politics and Crypto: The crypto industry is directly linked to the highest political power in the United States for the first time.

2 Changes in Regulatory Environment: The U.S. may welcome the most crypto-friendly regulatory environment in history.

3 Increase in Market Confidence: When presidents hold Bitcoin in large amounts, the psychological barriers for traditional institutional investors will significantly decrease.

Conclusion: A New Chapter of Power and Wealth

Trump's Crypto Empire story is a modern fable about power, wealth, and technology. From “Bitcoin is a scam” to “Bitcoin President,” this is not just a personal transformation, but also symbolizes that Crypto Assets have moved from the margins to the center, even entering the core of American power.

A moral law expert said profoundly: “When the world's most influential political figure holds $870 million in Bitcoin, that in itself is a strong signal - Bitcoin is no longer the enemy, but part of the new dollar system.”

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