More than 26,000 new Bitcoin millionaires were added in the first half of 2025. But while the crypto market pushed many into the millionaire club, President Donald Trump saw his personal crypto portfolio take a massive hit – dropping over 78% in just six months.
Yes, we have the same question. How is that possible?
Here’s a deep dive.
According to data from Finbold, 26,758 Bitcoin wallets crossed the $1 million mark between January and June this year. That brings the total number of Bitcoin millionaires to 182,327 as of June 30.
A strong second quarter and Bitcoin’s halving in April played a major role in this spike. The halving reduced block rewards from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, pushing supply pressure and sending Bitcoin prices soaring. On May 22, Bitcoin hit a high of $111,970, creating a wave of fresh wealth for long-term holders and institutional investors who bought during the dips.
While Bitcoin was climbing, President Trump’s crypto portfolio went the other way.
He started the year with around $10.16 million in crypto assets. By the end of June, that figure had dropped to just $2.20 million – a loss of over 78%. Ouch.
Most of the damage happened in the first quarter, with his holdings falling to $1.96 million by March. A minor recovery added back around $240,000 in Q2. But overall, the decline was sharp.
A tweet by John Morgan summed it up: “Donald Trump’s crypto portfolio loses 78% of value in first half of 2025.”
The biggest holding in Trump’s wallet was the meme coin TROG, worth over $800,000. Other tokens included MAGA (TRUMP), MATIC, and USDC – all considered riskier bets, especially in a market that’s shifting toward fundamentals.
In contrast, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform backed by Trump’s family, has been on the rise.
The platform’s value grew from $72.82 million to $178.15 million in the same six-month period, marking a gain of over 115%. WLFI’s performance was supported by institutional interest and momentum from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approvals earlier this year.
Unlike Trump’s personal portfolio, WLFI appears to follow a more structured investment strategy, and it’s paying off. Hmm, interesting.
On June 23, Senator Adam Schiff introduced the COIN Act, which aims to stop government officials and their families from profiting off crypto investments.
The bill would also make it mandatory for them to disclose all digital assets in their financial filings. If passed, this law could directly impact Trump and his family’s involvement in WLFI – adding regulatory pressure to the financial setback.
The bill has been co-sponsored by nine Senate Democrats, which means it’s gaining the kind of momentum it needs.
The first half of 2025 has made one thing clear: structured crypto strategies are winning, while speculative meme coin plays are getting wiped out.
As Bitcoin continues to mature and regulation tightens, investors, even high-profile ones, may need to rethink how they play the game.
Bitcoin’s halving in April 2024 (reducing block rewards from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC) played a major role in creating new millionaires by tightening supply. This scarcity, combined with strong market performance and institutional interest, pushed Bitcoin’s price to a high of $111,970 on May 22, generating significant wealth for long-term holders.
The COIN Act (Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure Act), introduced by Senator Adam Schiff, aims to prevent government officials and their families from profiting from crypto investments. If passed, it would mandate disclosure of all digital assets in financial filings, directly impacting Trump’s family’s involvement in platforms like WLFI and increasing regulatory pressure.
The crypto market in 2025 is showing a trend where structured investment strategies are thriving, while speculative meme coin plays are faltering. Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a “risk-off” asset, demonstrating resilience during market uncertainty. The future trend points towards increased institutional adoption, regulatory tightening (like the COIN Act), and a growing focus on fundamental value over hype.
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