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Trump Media to Buy $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin — DJT Shares Drop 10% Amid Bold Crypto Move
Trump Media to Buy $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin — DJT Shares Drop 10% Amid Bold Crypto Move
27 tháng 5 2025
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) has announced a $2.5 billion capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, marking one of the largest cryptocurrency treasury allocations by a publicly traded company. Following the announcement, DJT shares fell 10%, signaling mixed investor sentiment over the bold strategy.
From Social Platform to Financial Powerhouse
Originally founded as a free-speech-focused social media company, Trump Media is now pivoting toward becoming a serious player in digital finance.
The $2.5 billion raise includes:
$1.5 billion in common stock
$1 billion in convertible notes
The full amount will be used to buy Bitcoin, making it a core part of the company’s treasury reserves.
Bitcoin to Become a Core Treasury Asset
According to the company, its Bitcoin holdings will be secured with Anchorage Digital and Crypto.com, which is also helping Trump Media develop a lineup of crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expected to launch later this year.
This move aligns with broader efforts to establish Trump Media as a pro-crypto financial brand targeting global investors.
Bitcoin 2025 Conference and Trump’s Crypto Agenda
The announcement coincides with the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas — the largest annual gathering of crypto enthusiasts. This year’s event has a heavy presence from Trump’s inner circle, including:
Vice President JD Vance
Donald Trump Jr.
Eric Trump
"Crypto Czar" David Sacks
The event solidifies Donald Trump’s image as “America’s first crypto president.”
DJT Stock Volatility: High Valuation, Low Revenue
Despite lofty ambitions, Trump Media stock (DJT) has had a volatile year:
Down nearly 30% year-to-date
Generated just $3.6 million in 2024 revenue
Posted a $400 million net loss in the same year
Still, the company maintains a market cap of $5.3 billion, driven largely by Trump’s influence and political brand. He indirectly owns more than 114 million DJT shares through a revocable trust.
CEO Devin Nunes Calls Bitcoin "Apex Instrument of Financial Freedom"
Devin Nunes, Trump Media CEO and former U.S. Congressman, described Bitcoin as the “apex instrument of financial freedom.” He positioned the purchase as a defensive maneuver to counter what he called “ongoing discrimination by financial institutions” against conservative companies.
He also hinted that this is the first of several “crown jewel acquisitions” planned for the company.
Trump-Branded Crypto ETFs Coming Soon
In partnership with Crypto.com, Trump Media plans to launch a suite of crypto ETFs that blend digital assets with traditional investments. These funds will include:
Bitcoin
Cronos (Crypto.com’s native token)
Traditional securities
The ETFs will be available to global investors via major brokerages and the Crypto.com app, which serves more than 140 million users worldwide.
Final Thoughts: Visionary Move or Risky Gamble?
Trump Media’s $2.5 billion Bitcoin investment underscores a bold new direction for the company — one that intertwines finance, politics, and cryptocurrency. However, given the firm’s financial losses and volatile stock performance, only time will tell whether this is a visionary strategy or a high-stakes gamble.
Source: CNBC
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