Investors in Trump's Crypto Ventures Suffer $4.7 Billion Losses, Report Says
A report by Public Citizen reveals that investors who participated in Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures have collectively lost approximately $4.7 billion as of August 2026. The losses are primarily unrealized but include some realized ones based on available trading data. Much of the loss is attributed to a sharp decline in value from Trump's memecoin, which peaked at $73.43 in January 2025 and has since dropped to around $2.73. The report highlights that early investors captured nearly all gains during the token’s initial days, while later buyers are now heavily underwater. In contrast, Trump himself is estimated to have earned over $1.4 billion from these ventures since re-entering public office in 2025. Additional losses were reported on other crypto projects like World Liberty Financial and Bitcoin holdings within Trump Media's treasury. The stock of Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) has also declined by nearly half over the past year, trading at $9.76 per share as of August 28.
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