Trending Now - Trump Family Rakes in $1B as Investors Face Financial Woes

WHO:

Alternet - President Trump attended a crypto conference at Mar-a-Lago.

Alternet - Alex Tabet is a reporter for MS NEWS.

Alternet - Lee Reiners is a Duke University professor and crypto expert.

Bitcoinist - Morten Christensen is a crypto investor who attended the event.

WHAT:

Alternet - The Trump family has made over $1 billion from crypto ventures during Trump's presidency.

Alternet - The value of the Trump Coin has decreased by more than 84 percent in the last year and is down 96 percent from its peak.

Alternet - At least $336 million of the $1 billion earned by the Trump family comes from meme coin sales.

Bitcoinist - A crypto investor paid $500 to attend the luncheon at Mar-a-Lago.

WHERE:

Alternet - The crypto conference took place at Mar-a-Lago.

WHY:

Alternet - The investments in Trump Coin are seen as political assets that provide access to President Trump and potentially influence the U.S. presidential administration.

HOW:

Alternet - The top 297 holders of Trump Coin are invited to the conference, with the top 29 buyers receiving a special VIP reception with President Trump.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 19:17 UTC)

President Trump attended a crypto conference at Mar-a-Lago, where the top 297 holders of Trump Coin were invited, and the top 29 buyers enjoyed a special VIP reception with him. The Trump family has reportedly earned over $1 billion from crypto ventures during Trump's presidency, although the value of Trump Coin has plummeted by more than 84 percent in the last year alone. Notably, at least $336 million of that billion comes from meme coin sales, highlighting the political assets tied to these investments, which are believed to provide access to Trump and potentially influence his administration.