US President Donald Trump has earned an estimated $US1.4 billion ($2 billion AUD) from cryptocurrency over the past 12 months, according to new financial disclosures. The income comes from a mix of celebration‑coin royalties, token sales and assorted crypto‑wallet holdings.
Trump made $US635 million from celebration coins primarily linked to $TRUMP, a meme coin he launched before returning to office. A further $US236 million came from cryptocurrency token sales, with the remainder generated through various crypto wallets.
What are cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography.
They exist as digital tokens rather than physical money.
They are not legislated and generally not backed by an underlying asset.
What are meme coins?
Crypto broker Blockchain.com describes meme coins as tokens that “leverage popular memes or internet trends to create a community‑driven, often playful approach to digital currency.”
Unlike Bitcoin, meme coins:
Have no inherent value
Often have unclear or unlimited supply
Are highly vulnerable to swings in popularity
Who else profits from meme coins?
The volatility of meme‑coin markets means fortunes can rise and fall rapidly. One example is Hailey Welch, an American woman who became an internet sensation in mid‑2024. She launched the $HAWK coin in December 2024, which soared to a $500 million market cap before crashing to $25 million by late January.
Trump’s massive earnings highlight how meme‑coin culture has evolved into a lucrative though unstable financial ecosystem for high‑profile figures.
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