Trump Family Made $1B on Crypto While Investors Lost Big

Ever heard the phrase "buyer beware"? A new financial disclosure shows that the Trump family made a huge amount of money from cryptocurrency projects — while many ordinary people who invested in those same projects lost most of their money.

The report reveals that the Trump family earned around $2 billion in just the first year, with about $1 billion coming from cryptocurrency ventures (digital coins bought and sold online, similar to Bitcoin). But those coins have collapsed in value.

Here's how badly the main Trump-linked investments have fallen from their highest prices:

• $WLFI (World Liberty Financial coin): down 81%
• Trump Media & Technology shares (part-ownership in Trump's media company): down 87%
• $TRUMP coin: down 97%
• $MELANIA coin: down 99%

Why does this happen? These are what people call "meme coins" — digital tokens tied to a famous name or joke, with little real business behind them. Their prices depend almost entirely on hype. When the excitement fades, the price can crash fast, and early sellers (in this case, the creators) often profit while later buyers lose out.

The article's author points out that MarketWatch warned readers repeatedly about Trump's mixed business track record. He argues that investors should not be surprised, since nothing was hidden — the deals were public.

The key lesson for beginners: Investments tied to celebrities, hype, or promises of quick riches carry very high risk. When something rises fast on excitement alone, it can fall just as fast — and the people who created it usually cash out first.

Before putting money into any crypto or stock, ask what real value stands behind it. If the only reason to buy is a famous name, that's a red flag.

This is an AI-generated summary. Read the original article at: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/if-you-lost-money-on-trump-crypto-ventures-dont-whine-1839a774?mod=mw_rss_topstories