Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings recorded a sharp rebound in the third quarter of 2025, surging 36.6% in value to $3.1 million, according to new data from Finbold. The analysis, based on on-chain tracking by Arkham Intelligence, shows the former US president’s crypto portfolio rose from $2.27 million on July 1 to $3.10 million by September 30 — a paper gain of roughly $823,000.
The rebound marks a rare bright spot in what has been a turbulent year for Trump-linked crypto assets. Earlier in 2025, the portfolio’s value plunged 80.7% in the first quarter, falling from $10.16 million to just $1.96 million amid a broader slump in speculative digital tokens. By midyear, the holdings had stabilised near $2.2 million but still remain almost 70% below January levels, underscoring the market’s ongoing volatility.
Speculative inflows behind the recovery
Finbold’s report attributed the Q3 recovery to two key factors: unsolicited airdrops from meme-token projects hoping to leverage Trump’s name, and a renewed frenzy around Trump-themed cryptocurrencies, which have periodically spiked due to social media-driven retail speculation.
“Much of the value reflects inflows rather than traditional investment activity,” said Finbold analyst Diana Paluteder, co-author of the report. “It’s more a snapshot of speculative flows than evidence of an active trading strategy.”
Off-chain activity and NFT royalties
Arkham Intelligence previously linked the crypto wallet to Trump through disclosures tied to his NFT ventures, which generated royalties in 2023 and 2024. However, analysts noted frequent withdrawals to Coinbase-linked wallets, suggesting that substantial amounts are periodically converted or moved off-chain. This pattern has made it difficult to determine the true size and structure of Trump’s current digital asset portfolio.
Surge in Trump-linked DeFi project
Trump’s influence on digital finance extends beyond his personal holdings. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralised finance platform branded as a “patriotic alternative” to Wall Street, saw its reported asset value soar from $179.3 million to $10.81 billion during the third quarter — an astonishing 5,931% increase.
Analysts say the explosive rise stems from aggressive token issuance, limited liquidity, and enthusiasm among politically aligned investors rather than organic growth. “The WLFI surge reflects how powerful Trump’s brand remains in driving speculative sentiment,” Paluteder said.
Despite the impressive figures, analysts have warned that such gains may prove unsustainable given the lack of transparency and extreme volatility surrounding Trump-linked crypto ventures. Still, the data highlights how the former president continues to wield outsized influence in the digital asset space — even without directly trading in it.
