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Trump Media's Bitcoin Holdings Decline, Crypto Losses Total $361 Million

Created at 10 Aug · 9:21 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Trump Media's bitcoin holdings decreased in the second quarter, with its fair value falling to $557.1 million from $836 million. The company reported $360.6 million in losses on digital assets in the first half of the year, impacting its crypto ambitions.

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Key Numbers

9,477.16 BTCTrump Media's bitcoin holdings as of June 30
$557.1 millionFair value of bitcoin holdings as of June 30
65 BTCDecline in bitcoin holdings during the second quarter
756.1 million CROTrump Media's Cronos holdings
$40.6 millionFair value of Cronos holdings as of June 30
$360.6 millionLosses on digital assets in first half of 2026
4,260.73 BTCBitcoin pledged against convertible notes
2,077.34 BTCBitcoin pledged for options strategy

Who's Involved

Trump Media and Technology Group
Truth Social parent company facing crypto losses
Donald Trump
Owner of a significant stake in the trust controlling Trump Media
Donald Trump, Jr.
Controller of the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust
Crypto.com
Exchange involved in terminated business and ETF partnerships
Yorkville Acquisition
Partner in terminated business combination and ETF servicing
Trump Media's Bitcoin Holdings Decline, Crypto Losses Total $361 Million

↳ Why This Matters

The substantial losses and reduction in bitcoin holdings highlight the financial risks Trump Media faces from volatile cryptocurrency markets, impacting its overall financial health and strategic partnerships.

Key facts

  • Trump Media held 9,477.16 bitcoin as of June 30, down from 9,542.16 at the end of March.
  • The fair value of its bitcoin holdings was $557.1 million on June 30, down from $836 million at the end of 2025.
  • The company reported $360.6 million in losses on digital assets and pledged assets in the first half of 2026.
  • Trump Media's Cronos holdings remained unchanged but saw their fair value drop to $40.6 million.
  • A significant portion of the bitcoin was pledged as collateral for convertible notes and an options strategy.

Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) experienced a reduction in its bitcoin holdings during the second quarter, coinciding with significant losses on its digital assets. The company reported holding 9,477.16 bitcoin as of June 30, a decrease from 9,542.16 at the end of March. The fair value of these holdings declined to $557.1 million from $836 million at the close of 2025. Overall, Trump Media recorded $360.6 million in losses related to digital assets and pledged assets in the first half of 2026, much of which was unrealized. The company's Cronos holdings remained constant, but their value decreased to $40.6 million. A substantial portion of the bitcoin was utilized as collateral for convertible notes and an options strategy. These financial results emerged shortly after Trump Media, along with Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition, mutually terminated plans for a joint venture to create a publicly traded CRO treasury company, citing market conditions and shifting priorities. A separate partnership for Crypto.com to service planned Yorkville America ETFs was also abandoned.

Frequently asked questions

Trump Media recorded $360.6 million in losses on digital assets and pledged assets during the first half of 2026.

As of June 30, Trump Media held 9,477.16 bitcoin.

The proposed business combination to establish Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, a publicly traded company, was mutually terminated by Trump Media, Crypto.com, and Yorkville Acquisition.

What Happens Next

01Trump Media will continue to report on its digital asset holdings and financial performance.
02Yorkville America will proceed with its existing and future ETF plans.
03The market will monitor further developments in Trump Media's financial strategy and crypto exposure.

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How It Developed

Trump Media's bitcoin holdings decreased by 65 BTC in the second quarter.
The fair value of Trump Media's bitcoin holdings fell to $557.1 million as of June 30.
Trump Media recorded $360.6 million in losses on digital assets in the first half of 2026.
Plans for a publicly traded CRO treasury company with Crypto.com were terminated.
A separate ETF servicing partnership with Crypto.com was also abandoned.

Sources

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Trump Media’s bitcoin holdings shrink as crypto losses hit $361 millionCoinDesk

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