"Donald Trump's cryptocurrency portfolio posted a rare rebound in Q3 2025, climbing 36.6% in value to $3.1 million, according to new analysis from Finbold. On-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence shows the former US president's holdings rose from $2.27 million on July 1 to $3.10 million by September 30 - a paper gain of around $823,000. The recovery comes after a brutal start to the year, when Trump's wallet value collapsed 80.7% in Q1 (from $10.16 million to $1.96 million)."
"What drove the rebound? Finbold's report cites two main drivers behind the uptick: Unsolicited airdrops from meme-token projects, keen to associate themselves with Trump's brand. Trump-themed token frenzies, where retail promotions drive short-lived spikes in on-chain valuations. "Much of the value reflects inflows rather than traditional investment activity," said Diana Paluteder, co-author of the report. "It's more a snapshot of speculative flows than evidence of an active trading strategy.""
"Beyond Trump's personal holdings, his influence extends to World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project billed as a "patriotic alternative" to Wall Street. WLFI's reported asset value skyrocketed from $179.3m to $10.81bn in Q3 - a staggering 5,931% increase. Analysts attribute this to aggressive token issuance, thin liquidity, and politically driven enthusiasm. While eye-catching, such figures raise sustainability questions."
On-chain tracking shows Trump's wallet increased from $2.27 million on July 1 to $3.10 million by September 30, a paper gain near $823,000. The portfolio fell sharply earlier in the year, collapsing 80.7% in Q1 from $10.16 million to $1.96 million and remaining roughly 69.5% below January levels. The Q3 rebound was driven largely by unsolicited meme-token airdrops and transient Trump-themed token rallies, reflecting speculative inflows rather than active investment. Arkham links the wallet to NFT royalties and past disclosures, and frequent Coinbase-linked withdrawals indicate funds are often moved or converted off-chain. WLFI's explosive, likely unsustainable growth illustrates brand-driven crypto volatility.
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