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Trump Family Amasses $1B Crypto Fortune Through Meme Tokens and Governance Assets

Trump Family Amasses $1B Crypto Fortune Through Meme Tokens and Governance Assets

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2025-10-16 17:09:02
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The Trump family has crossed the $1 billion threshold in cryptocurrency profits, fueled by speculative trading in politically-themed meme coins and governance tokens. Their TRUMP and MELANIA tokens generated $427 million in combined trading volume and fees despite having no inherent utility beyond their namesake appeal.

WLFI, a governance token tied to the family's ventures, contributed an additional $550 million to their crypto holdings. The surge coincided with former President Trump's executive order encouraging 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrency options—a move that accelerated mainstream adoption.

Market observers note the tokens followed a classic meme coin trajectory: rapid appreciation followed by extreme volatility. The TRUMP token in particular saw violent price swings, underscoring the high-risk nature of celebrity-linked digital assets.

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