So, here’s a wild one for your Wednesday: Did you know Donald Trump has made over $1.2 billion from crypto? Yep, billion with a “B.” The guy who once called Bitcoin a “scam” is now knee-deep in digital coins—and he’s not the only one. Apparently, 1 in 5 of his government advisors also hold crypto.
I don’t know about you, but that’s giving big “I hate it until I can profit from it” energy.
Let’s rewind a bit. Trump’s love affair with crypto didn’t start in some Silicon Valley startup garage or on a Reddit thread. No, it kicked off in the most Trump way possible—with a Trump-themed NFT collection. Remember those digital trading cards with him dressed like a superhero or cowboy? People laughed, but they sold out fast. He pocketed millions, and it turns out that was just the beginning.
Now, his crypto wallet reportedly holds a staggering $1.2 billion, thanks to everything from meme coins branded with his name to speculative token launches that seem to ride his media waves. It’s like every time he trends on X (formerly Twitter), his coin pumps.
But here’s where it gets juicier: 20% of his policy advisors are also invested in crypto. That’s not just interesting—it’s potentially problematic. Imagine a bunch of people helping shape the country’s crypto regulations while quietly stacking digital coins in the background. Conflict of interest? You tell me.
Let’s say you’re a regular Joe who just threw $200 into Dogecoin for the memes. Now imagine the people running the show in D.C. making policies that might skyrocket their own bags. Kinda shady, right?
Of course, Trump isn’t the only politician with a crypto wallet. But the scale of his holdings—combined with his influence and the fact that he’s eyeing the White House again—makes this situation feel like a high-stakes episode of Billions. Only with worse hair.
Some Trump supporters are thrilled. “It proves he’s forward-thinking!” they say. Others are raising eyebrows, wondering if the line between public service and personal profit is getting way too blurry.
Honestly, the whole thing feels like a real-life meme. A former president turned NFT mogul, with advisors moonlighting as crypto bros? You couldn’t make this up.
Whether you’re bullish or bearish on crypto, this much is clear: digital assets are no longer just for tech nerds or Twitter traders. They’re creeping into campaign trails, government boardrooms, and—apparently—Trump’s personal empire.
And if that doesn’t make you want to double-check your MetaMask wallet… I don’t know what will.
