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- ABTC and WLFI launches boosted the Trump family net worth by $1.3B.
- Locked tokens and market volatility impact liquidity and valuation.
- Future plans include tokenized real estate and blockchain expansion.
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The Trump family’s fortune surged by $1.3 billion this week following the market debuts of American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The launches highlight the family’s expanding footprint in the crypto sector, signaling a shift from traditional real estate to digital assets.
🇺🇸 NEW: Trump's family wealth grew by $1.3B following ABTC and WLFI debuts.
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) September 8, 2025
The family's collective net worth now stands at over $7.7B, per Bloomberg. pic.twitter.com/oynj7G5A6B
ABTC and WLFI Spark Early Gains
American Bitcoin Corp., co-founded by Eric Trump, went public Wednesday via a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The stock initially spiked to $14 before closing near $7.36 amid high volatility, with trading halted five times on its first day.
Meanwhile, WLFI, listing multiple Trump family members as co-founders, debuted Monday with 24.6 billion tokens in circulation. Prices jumped briefly before falling over 40%. Despite short-term drops, Bloomberg estimates Eric Trump’s ABTC holdings peaked at $500 million, while WLFI contributed roughly $670 million to the family’s net worth.
Locked Tokens and Market Volatility
A substantial portion of WLFI tokens—about 4 billion—remain locked under company policy. Their valuation is contingent on future market conditions, and Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index excludes these tokens. Collectively, the family’s adjusted net worth now exceeds $7.7 billion, boosted by these new digital assets.
Both ventures reflect a strategic pivot toward crypto and blockchain technology. ABTC bypassed a traditional IPO, opting for Gryphon Digital Mining to absorb and rebrand its operations. Eric Trump holds 7.5% of ABTC, with Donald Trump Jr. also maintaining a smaller stake.
Political Scrutiny and Future Plans
The Trump family’s crypto involvement has caught the attention of lawmakers, raising potential conflict-of-interest concerns. Eric and Donald Jr. continue their executive roles at the Trump Organization while taking more visible positions in these crypto ventures.
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Looking ahead, WLFI plans may include tokenizing real estate, potentially digitizing ownership of high-profile Trump properties. Partnerships with blockchain firms like Chainlink aim to expand USD1 stablecoin across multiple platforms, setting the stage for future digital asset growth.
The Trump family’s $1.3 billion wealth surge demonstrates how high-profile political figures are leveraging cryptocurrency to diversify assets. While market volatility and lock-up clauses temper immediate liquidity, these ventures mark a significant strategic shift, merging traditional wealth with cutting-edge blockchain innovation.
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