- Trump family gained $1.3B in crypto through WLFI and American Bitcoin in 2025.
- WLFI token launch added $670M to the Trump family’s total wealth.
- Eric Trump’s 7.5% stake in American Bitcoin reached nearly $1B after ABTC’s debut.
- Trump family plans to tokenize real estate assets using blockchain technology.
The Trump family has seen a $1.3 billion surge in digital wealth through WLFI and American Bitcoin (ABTC), pushing their total net worth to $7.7 billion. With growing involvement in crypto, they are now considering tokenizing real estate. This move may mark another major shift from traditional business ventures to blockchain-driven assets.
WLFI Launch Adds $670 Million to Trump Family Holdings
WLFI, a blockchain token co-founded by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump, launched on September 1. According to Bloomberg, the token had a starting market cap of $7 billion. The Trump family’s stake in WLFI added $670 million to their total net worth.
World Liberty Financial, the company behind WLFI, was formed in 2024 and has since secured $1.5 billion in funding. Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma led this funding round to support WLFI’s treasury and long-term digital reserves. WLFI has issued over 24 billion tokens, now trading on major platforms like Binance. The Trump family holds 22.5 billion of these tokens, although their holdings remain locked and cannot yet be sold.
Source: Bloomberg Billionaire Index
The company aims to provide digital payment and finance tools across sectors. WLFI has also started making inroads into the retail market, partnering with select service providers. The token’s fast adoption rate has helped establish WLFI as a growing player in the blockchain space.
Eric Trump Gains Nearly $1 Billion via American Bitcoin
Eric Trump’s involvement in American Bitcoin has also added large value to the family’s crypto assets. The company launched in March 2025 and focuses on Bitcoin mining. Eric holds a 7.5% stake in the firm, which reached nearly $1 billion in value after the company went public.
American Bitcoin debuted on the stock market under the ticker symbol ABTC on September 3. The company was formed shortly after Donald Trump’s second inauguration and merged with Gryphon Digital Mining before going public. This allowed it to gain hardware and infrastructure through a deal with Hut 8 Corp.
Donald Trump Jr. is also involved in American Bitcoin, though his stake remains undisclosed. The company has started expanding its mining operations in North America and continues to sign new equipment and energy contracts. These developments are pushing the company forward as a new player in the crypto mining sector.
Trump Family Explores Real Estate Tokenization
Following the success of WLFI and American Bitcoin, the Trump family is looking to enter another blockchain sector—real estate tokenization. This new direction would involve turning physical properties into digital tokens, allowing them to be bought and sold online.
According to Warren Hui of Soul Ventures, discussions with Eric Trump have already begun. “We had confidence when we talked to Eric Trump, from his experience with hospitality and real estate,” Hui said. The idea is still in its early stages, but the plan would combine traditional real estate with blockchain infrastructure.
The Trump family has a long history in real estate through properties like Trump Tower and Mar-a-Lago. Turning these or similar assets into digital tokens could introduce a new revenue stream. It would also make property assets easier to trade and invest in through digital platforms.
Real estate tokenization could also support the family’s broader move into digital finance. The goal appears to be integrating existing industries with blockchain-based systems to grow and diversify their wealth.
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