Trump Family Adds $2.9B via Crypto Amid Probe Pause
The Trump family’s fortune has ballooned by $2.9 billion, thanks in large part to aggressive crypto investments, according to a new report that’s sparking controversy and political debate across the United States. The figures coincide with a broader policy shift under President Trump’s new administration, including the pausing of over a dozen federal crypto investigations.
The report, released by Capital Watchdog, a nonpartisan financial transparency group, alleges that the family’s holdings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a portfolio of early-stage altcoins have dramatically surged in value since 2023, capitalising on the cryptocurrency market’s post-regulation recovery and renewed institutional adoption.
A Well-Timed Bet on Digital Assets
According to the 68-page document, the Trump family’s digital asset exposure includes early investments in tokenised real estate platforms, meme coin markets, and Bitcoin ETFs, along with significant undisclosed private holdings in offshore wallets.
Most of these investments were made before Trump returned to the presidency, when crypto markets were in a downturn. Since then, Bitcoin has soared from under $30,000 to nearly $100,000, creating once-in-a-generation wealth opportunities for early movers.
“They were holding through the bear market. Now, they are experiencing the benefits, according to Alan Wu, a senior analyst at BitCap Research. “The timing couldn’t have been better both politically and financially.”
Crypto Gains, Policy Shifts
The report arrives just days after the Justice Department confirmed that it is pausing or reviewing 12 ongoing federal probes into crypto-related firms, citing a desire to reassess outdated enforcement priorities.
Critics argue that the timing is suspect. Several watchdog organisations have raised concerns that the Trump administration’s regulatory softening could pose conflicts of interest, especially if tied to financial gains within the president’s family.
Democratic lawmakers have already called for an independent ethics review, questioning whether the administration’s crypto-friendly stance is motivated by public policy or personal profit.
The Political Fallout
The news has divided public opinion. Supporters of the president say the Trump family’s investments demonstrate business savvy and confidence in America’s tech-driven future.
Opponents, however, argue the report raises serious transparency concerns, especially with regulatory agencies scaling back enforcement just as the family’s wealth soars.
“If the same family that shapes crypto policy is also profiting from it, we have a serious governance issue,” said Sen. Miranda Chase (D-NY). “At the very least, we need full disclosure.”
What Comes Next?
As the cryptocurrency market continues to boom and new regulations are rewritten, the relationship between wealth, politics, and decentralised finance is likely to face increased scrutiny.
Whether the Trump family’s crypto success story will be considered visionary investing or self-dealing may ultimately depend on how much transparency follows this windfall.
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