Trump’s $2B Bitcoin Bonanza

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So, Truth Social, that lovely little corner of the internet where opinions are…firmly held, is now hoarding Bitcoin. Apparently, two-thirds of its liquid assets. Which, I guess, is a fancy way of saying they’re betting on digital gold.

Trump Media and Technology Group Corp [DJT] announced, with all the fanfare of a slightly soggy parade, that they’ve managed to squirrel away roughly $2 billion in Bitcoin and its cousins. The press release—oh, the press release!—declared, in language that made my eyes glaze over, that they’d “accumulated approximately $2 billion in bitcoin…” You know, like someone finding a really, really big bag of loose change under the sofa. 🛋️

“The Company has accumulated approximately $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related securities as part of its previously announced bitcoin treasury strategy.”

This “previously announced bitcoin treasury strategy” materialized in May, a bold plan to raise $2.5 billion and buy Bitcoin. You know, just to create a nice, cozy reserve of… digital stuff. Because paper money is so *last* decade. 💸

Mr. Trump’s stake in this whole endeavor now clocks in at $2.3 billion, making him the benevolent dictator… er, *largest investor*. Naturally. 👑

And let’s not forget the stock! DJT shares did a little jig, popping up 9% at one point. Then, because life is all about disappointment, it settled for a measly 3.1%. It’s like ordering a unicorn ice cream cone and getting vanilla. 🍦

Apparently, $300 million is earmarked for a “Options acquisition strategy” for Bitcoin-related securities. Devin Nunes, CEO and President (yes, *that* Devin Nunes), had some thoughts.

“We’re rigorously implementing our publicly announced strategy and fulfilling our bitcoin treasury plan. These assets help ensure our Company’s financial freedom, help protect us against discrimination by financial institutions, and will create synergies with the utility token we’re planning to introduce across the Truth Social ecosphere.”

A utility token! Of course! Because what’s a social media platform without its own currency? It’s like adding glitter to a landfill. ✨ The President’s wealth, of course, will benefit enormously on paper. We’ll see about the reality. 🤔

X (formerly Twitter, remember that?) buzzed with concerns about the President’s, shall we say, “opportunistic” financial decisions. Conflict of interest? Who’s asking?

The Trump Family’s Digital Gold Rush

It’s fascinating, really. Once a vocal crypto skeptic—remember when he called Bitcoin a “magic internet thing?”—he’s now embracing it with the enthusiasm of a toddler who’s discovered sprinkles. He ran and, well, let’s just say he emerged from the process with a newfound appreciation for digital assets. And an executive order to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Because, why not?

“Crypto Week” (because every important event needs a catchy name, right?) saw the House of Representatives debating crypto bills like they were arguing about the best way to fold fitted sheets. 🤦‍♀️

Last Friday, they signed the GENIUS Act into law—a framework for stablecoin issuers. GENIUS, indeed. The name alone makes you wonder about the level of scrutiny involved. 🧐

And then there’s World Liberty Financial, a DeFi venture co-owned by the Trump family, which has reportedly generated over $500 million since September. You know, because investing in cryptocurrency is exactly like starting a lemonade stand. 🍋

Oh, and let’s not forget the Official Trump [TRUMP] memecoin. Because, naturally, there’s a memecoin named after the former president. Padding the wallet, one digital chuckle at a time. 😂

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2025-07-22 08:44