Trump family profits $500 million from crypto deal as investors lose nearly everything

The Trump family has reportedly reaped approximately $500 million from a cryptocurrency venture linked to Eric Trump's company, World Liberty Financial. The transaction involved Nasdaq-listed AI Financial Corp. (previously Alt5 Sigma) purchasing tokens issued by World Liberty Financial. This deal has become a stark example of the risks associated with crypto businesses connected to former President Donald Trump's family, as AI Financial Corp.'s stock value has crashed by about 93% in less than a year since a $1.5 billion deal was finalized.

In August 2025, Alt5 Sigma announced its intention to buy WLFI tokens from World Liberty Financial. To finance this operation, the company raised $750 million from investors and issued new shares, using these funds to acquire digital assets. According to documents from World Liberty Financial, the Trump family was entitled to roughly 75% of the revenue generated from token sales, translating to an estimated $500 million after expenses and commissions. At the time the agreement was announced, Alt5 Sigma shares were trading near $9. Currently, AI Financial shares are valued at approximately $0.66, and the company faces delisting from Nasdaq if it cannot raise its stock price above the minimum threshold.

The troubles extend further. AI Financial recently warned investors of significant doubts about its ability to continue operating over the next 12 months. In the first quarter of the year, the value of WLFI tokens held by the company decreased by about $348 million, with liabilities now exceeding assets. Several watchdog organizations and former financial regulators have called for U.S. authorities to investigate the transaction and how the company informed its investors, citing concerns about transparency and corporate governance.

The White House has refuted any accusations of conflict of interest, stating that the president's assets are managed through a trust controlled by his children and that there is no incompatibility between the presidential office and the family's business dealings. Currently, AI Financial's market capitalization stands at approximately $89 million, while the value of its WLFI tokens has fallen around 72% from their purchase price. Investors who backed the Trump family-associated crypto business are facing some of the most substantial losses recorded in the digital asset market over the past year.