Donald Trump has broken his silence on his family’s crypto fortune, stating that there is “nothing wrong” with amassing nearly $1.4 billion in digital assets since his return to business. This statement comes as the debate over conflicts of interest resurfaces in Washington.
Trump and crypto: a position that raises questions
In an interview with several media outlets, the former president and White House candidate fully embraced the gains made by his family in the crypto ecosystem, arguing that these investments demonstrate confidence in blockchain technology. “People who criticize don’t understand innovation,” he said, as the figure of $1.4 billion was revealed by financial documents.
This colossal sum is said to come notably from stakes in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and direct investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to sources close to the matter, the Trump family began accumulating these assets after the former president’s first term.
A contrasting signal for the market
On the market side, this revelation did not prevent Bitcoin from continuing its rally. At the time of publication, Bitcoin was hovering around $62,098, up +0.85% over 24 hours, while Ethereum was trading at $1,735, up +2.16%. The Fear & Greed Index, although still in “Extreme Fear” territory at 21/100 (Extreme Fear), showed signs of improvement after falling to 11 earlier in the week.
Bitcoin ETF flows also regained ground, with $221 million in net inflows, ending a streak of 10 consecutive days of outflows. A signal that some analysts interpret as a return of institutional confidence.
Between regulation and adoption
This case reignites the debate on cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. As the presidential campaign heats up, Trump’s pro-crypto stance contrasts with the restrictive measures considered by some Democratic lawmakers. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not commented on the matter, but internal sources indicate that the agency is closely monitoring fund movements associated with the former president’s inner circle.
For observers, the Trump family’s crypto windfall primarily illustrates the rise of digital asset adoption among the American elite. A phenomenon that is unlikely to subside, regardless of the outcome of the next presidential election.
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