Trump Media Bets Big on Bitcoin and Smartphones – Here’s Why It Matters in 2025

Trump Media just made its boldest play yet—doubling down on Bitcoin and smartphone tech. The move signals a high-stakes pivot into digital assets and mobile dominance as legacy media scrambles to keep up.

Bitcoin’s institutional adoption surge meets Trump Media’s audience of retail traders. Perfect storm or desperate hype? Meanwhile, their smartphone ambitions could disrupt Apple and Google’s duopoly—if they bypass the graveyard of failed ‘anti-woke’ devices.

Wall Street analysts are either salivating or rolling their eyes. ‘Another volatility play for the meme-stock crowd,’ quips one hedge fund manager. But with Trump Media’s track record of rallying its base, betting against them has been a losing game.

One thing’s certain: in 2025’s attention economy, crypto and smartphones are the ultimate leverage. Whether it’s genius or grift depends on your tolerance for ‘disruption theater.’

Truth Social Bitcoin And Ethereum ETF

According to the registration statement dated June 16, the proposed ETF would hold 75% of its assets in Bitcoin and the remaining 25% in Ethereum. If the SEC clears the way, the fund will list on NYSE Arca under a sponsor agreement with Yorkville America Digital.

The plan is to store both coins in direct custody, meaning the ETF will actually hold the digital tokens rather than futures contracts or other derivatives.

Crypto.com Handles Custody And Staking

Based on reports, Crypto.com will serve as the ETF’s sole custodian and prime execution agent. The company will also provide staking and liquidity services for the Ethereum portion. That setup could ease SEC concerns, given the regulator’s focus on secure storage and clear oversight.

Still, there’s no guarantee the ETF will win approval. Past spot crypto ETF proposals have faced delays and rejections due to worries over market manipulation and investor protection.

At a media event in TRUMP Tower, US President Donald Trump’s organization introduced “Trump Mobile,” a new phone and network service. The device will sell for $499 starting in September, and the monthly plan is priced at $47.45—a nod to Trump’s role as the 47th US President.

BREAKING: The Trump Organization announced Trump Mobile, which will offer 5G service starting at $47.45 through the 3 major carriers and will be releasing a phone in August called the “T1 Phone.”

The phone is described as “a sleek, Gold smartphone engineered for performance and… pic.twitter.com/jhtXRLveJZ

— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) June 16, 2025

The phone itself is made in the US, and call centers here will handle customer support. Coverage will run on existing networks, with the Trump name licensed rather than the company building its own towers.

According to the company, Trump Mobile will bundle telemedicine visits, international texting to 100 countries, and roadside assistance. Donald Trump Jr. highlighted those extras as part of a flat‑fee package designed to stand out from major carriers.

The idea is to offer more than just voice and data—giving customers a health line and car help all through one monthly bill. The trademark applications filed by DTTM Operations cover telecom services and accessories under the Trump brand.

Featured image from Joe Raedle/Getty Images, chart from TradingView