Trump Media and Crypto.com Forge “Made in America” ETF Partnership—Because Nothing Says Patriotism Like Speculative Assets
The unlikely duo aims to launch US-centric crypto ETFs, blending political branding with volatile digital markets. Will investors bite, or is this just another hype cycle dressed in red, white, and blue? One thing’s certain: Wall Street’s irony meter just hit ATH.
Trump Media to Invest in Its Own ETFs and Launch Truth.Fi Managed Accounts
As part of the initiative, Trump Media intends to allocate a portion of its cash reserves into these ETFs. The launch will also include a suite of Truth.Fi Separately Managed Accounts.
Legal guidance for the development and rollout is being provided by prominent law firm Davis Polk.
The move aligns with Trump Media’s broader fintech ambitions, leveraging up to $250 million held with Charles Schwab, following a partnership sealed earlier this year. The finalized agreement follows a non-binding deal signed between Trump Media and Crypto.com in March.
The collaboration marks yet another crypto venture linked to Trump and his family. In October, the Trumps introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform featuring its own token and plans for a stablecoin.
We are excited to announce that https://t.co/vCNztATSCO will partner with Trump Media for ETFs, including a first of its kind ETF basket of cryptocurrencies, including #CRO and other crypto assets.https://t.co/EyxAH4Zhp6 pic.twitter.com/2mFvybjKOW
— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) March 25, 2025
Additionally, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have entered the crypto mining space with their project, American Bitcoin.
The announcement comes amid renewed Optimism in US crypto markets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen over $1 billion in inflows this week, reversing recent outflows triggered by market volatility and concerns over Trump’s tariff policies introduced in early April.
Following the news, Crypto.com’s native token, Cronos (CRO), surged 12% to $0.09. Despite the boost, CRO remains significantly below its 2021 peak of nearly $1, highlighting ongoing challenges in the crypto sector’s recovery.
Trump Media Executives Lead $179M SPAC Targeting US Crypto Acquisition
Last month, it was revealed that executives from Trump Media & Technology Group are spearheading a $179 million SPAC, Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, with the goal of acquiring a U.S.-based crypto or blockchain company.
The effort was detailed in a March 14 regulatory filing. The Cayman Islands-based SPAC plans to raise funds through a mix of public and private offerings.
The leadership behind Renatus Tactical includes key figures from Trump Media.
CEO Eric Swider, a Trump Media director, previously led Digital World Acquisition Corp., the SPAC that took Trump Media public. Alexander Cano, the COO, also has ties to Digital World, while Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes serves as chair of Renatus Tactical.
Key Takeaways
- Trump Media is partnering with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch “Made in America” crypto-focused ETFs by late 2025.
- The initiative includes investing company funds into the ETFs and introducing Truth.Fi Managed Accounts.
- This move expands the Trump family’s growing involvement in crypto ventures amid a recovering US crypto market.
