Executive Edge: President Trump earns $57 million from his family-backed cryptocurrency firm

CNBC TelevisionAbout 1 min readJun 16, 2025Watch original
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Key Concepts:

  • Cryptocurrency earnings
  • Financial disclosure
  • Licensing fees
  • Royalties
  • Investments
  • Branded merchandise

Financial Disclosure Details

A new financial disclosure form released by the Office of Government Ethics reveals that President Trump earned approximately $57 million from his stake in a family-backed cryptocurrency firm in the past year.

Valuation of Holdings

According to an analysis by The Wall Street Journal, President Trump's total holdings are valued at around $1.7 billion.

Earnings from Licensing Fees

The disclosure also indicates that Trump earned about $1.2 million in licensing fees from digital trading cards.

Royalties from Branded Products

Trump received approximately $1.3 million in royalties from Trump-branded Greenwood Bible, sneakers, and fragrances.

Revenue from Branded Merchandise

  • Fragrances: $2.5 million
  • Branded watches: $2.8 million
  • Trump-branded guitar: $1 million

Investments

The disclosure also revealed Trump's investments, which include stakes in:

  • Apple
  • Alphabet
  • Amazon
  • ExxonMobil
  • Broadcom
  • Municipal bonds
  • Bonds
  • U.S. Treasuries

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