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Trump Rakes in $2.2 B, $1.4 B Crypto Gains, Buyers Lose $3.8 B

7/9/2026

Summary

Trump Crypto Profits

U.S. President Donald Trump reported 2025 earnings of $2.2 billion, including $1.4 billion from crypto ventures.
He earned $635 million in $TRUMP meme-coin royalties and $540 million in cash from a 75 percent share of World Liberty Financial token sales.
The New York Times said nearly 1 million buyers lost $3.81 billion by June end, while Trump collected $636 million in fees in 2025.

Summary

Trump Crypto Gains

Nansen analysis shows 500,000 wallets earned $4 billion while about 989,000 wallets lost $3.81 billion, exposing a wealth gap.
Experts say the $TRUMP disclaimer “symbol of support, not an investment” may mislead.
The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto earnings are lawful and notes that administration officials promote policies easing digital-asset oversight.
Critics warn the memecoin’s rapid rise and 96 percent drop mirror a broader hype-driven token pattern, raising consumer-protection concerns.

Summary

Carville Slams Memecoin

On Tuesday, Democratic strategist James Carville called $TRUMP memecoin investors “stupid” in a Politicon video.
He said the loss shows “economic Darwinism” and that the “hardworking people” who wasted money benefit America.
He accused President Donald Trump of “stealing, giving, and taking” the memecoin proceeds for himself.
He warned heirs might inherit the same “stupidity,” implying they should not receive the lost funds.

History

Historical Context

In 2017 the cryptocurrency market saw a record ICO surge, exemplified by EOS’s $4 billion offering, which attracted investors but also many fraudulent projects. The SEC’s 2023 lawsuits against exchanges such as Kraken and Binance underscored regulatory scrutiny. Today the $TRUMP memecoin has raised $2.2 billion while wallets lost $3.81 billion, prompting calls for tighter oversight.

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Trump Crypto Profits

U.S. President Donald Trump reported 2025 earnings of $2.2 billion, including $1.4 billion from crypto ventures.
He earned $635 million in $TRUMP meme-coin royalties and $540 million in cash from a 75 percent share of World Liberty Financial token sales.
The New York Times said nearly 1 million buyers lost $3.81 billion by June end, while Trump collected $636 million in fees in 2025.

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