Trump Reports $57.4M Crypto Income From World Liberty Financial in Ethics Filing
In a high-profile disclosure that’s sending ripples through both political and crypto communities, U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed earning $57.4 million from his involvement with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — a decentralized finance (DeFi) project he’s backing with his sons, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump.
The financial windfall was detailed in Trump’s latest 2025 public financial disclosure, submitted on June 13 to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
Trump’s Crypto Holdings: 15.75 Billion WLFI Governance Tokens
According to the filing, Trump holds 15.75 billion governance tokens in World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform positioning itself as a major disruptor in traditional finance. These governance tokens grant Trump significant voting rights and influence over the protocol’s operations.
While the form doesn’t specify how the $57.4 million was earned — whether through token sales, staking rewards, or token appreciation — the sheer magnitude suggests some combination of realized profits or high internal token valuation.
The financial disclosure simply lists the income as:
“$57,437,927”
No further breakdown is provided, in keeping with common practice in such reports.
What Is World Liberty Financial?
DeFi Project Raises $550 Million in Token Sales
Launched in September 2024, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has rapidly become a major name in the DeFi ecosystem, with a focus on dollar-pegged stablecoins and governance-driven protocols. The company has raised approximately $550 million to date through two rounds of public token sales:
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$200 million in its first public round
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$250 million in its second round, disclosed in March 2025
World Liberty Financial is framed as a patriotic alternative to traditional financial institutions, resonating with a growing segment of investors seeking both digital returns and ideological alignment.
Big-Name Investors Join the WLFI Movement
Justin Sun and Web3Port Back Trump-Linked Project
Prominent figures in the crypto world have backed the project:
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Justin Sun, founder of Tron, invested $30 million in November 2024, acquiring 2 billion WLFI tokens at $0.015 each.
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Web3Port followed with a $10 million investment in January.
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Oddiyana Ventures also came on board as a strategic investor, although its financial stake remains undisclosed.
The influx of capital and high-profile partnerships have pushed WLFI into the spotlight, further amplified by Trump’s political status and media presence.
Trump’s Broader Digital Asset Footprint
This isn’t Trump’s first foray into the world of blockchain. Past disclosures have included earnings from NFT projects, such as the Trump Digital Trading Cards collection. However, his latest filing notes no new NFT-related revenue for the most recent reporting period.
Trump also holds various positions in digital-related holding companies, including:
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CIC Digital LLC
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CIC Ventures LLC
That said, the form states that these entities reported minimal or inactive income for the year.
Ethics and Transparency
As required, the ethics disclosure includes Trump’s signature and certification that the information is:
“True, complete, and correct to the best of [his] knowledge.”
The Office of Government Ethics is expected to review the document in full, particularly given the size of the reported crypto income and its implications for conflict-of-interest regulations.
What This Means for Crypto and Politics
Trump’s massive crypto earnings — and the visibility of World Liberty Financial — signal a new era of mainstream political engagement in DeFi. With a sitting president now financially tied to a blockchain project, the intersection of government and crypto regulation may be entering uncharted territory.
As crypto adoption grows, so does scrutiny, and Trump’s declaration could set a precedent for how political figures disclose and interact with digital assets in future filings.
