Trump's Crypto Windfall Exceeds Top US Cryptocurrency Companies' Net Income

President Donald Trump has defended his substantial profits from cryptocurrency ventures last year, stating that they are not illegal. According to a Bloomberg report, Trump earned at least $1.4 billion in 2025 through various digital asset investments, including NFT collections and tokenized real estate projects.

The figure surpasses the combined net income of major U.S. publicly traded crypto companies such as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Marathon Digital Holdings in 2025.

Trump dismissed any suggestion of wrongdoing, saying 'There's nothing illegal about making money in America.' He claimed to be unaware of the specific financial details at the time, stating that his team handles all business dealings.

The controversy highlights a growing tension between political power and the cryptocurrency sector. Critics argue that Trump's profits raise questions about transparency and ethics, particularly given his potential influence over crypto regulation as a former president.