{"id":28707,"date":"2025-05-27T04:16:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28707"},"modified":"2025-05-27T04:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:16:54","slug":"trump-plans-3-billion-bitcoin-bet-through-his-media-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28707","title":{"rendered":"Trump Plans $3 Billion Bitcoin Bet Through His Media Empire"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from big moves, but his latest crypto play is raising more than a few eyebrows. His media company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (TMTG), is reportedly trying to raise $3 billion to invest in Bitcoin and possibly launch a crypto ETF. The Trump $3 billion plan could make his media company one of the largest institutional Bitcoin holders in the U.S. The size of the investment is one thing. The timing and potential conflict of interest? That\u2019s another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s TMTG Trying to Do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to leaked internal plans, TMTG is aiming to pull in $2 billion in new equity and another $1 billion through a convertible bond. The pitch is bold: use that war chest to buy Bitcoin and maybe even launch a crypto-focused exchange-traded fund. That would put Trump\u2019s media group in the same arena as firms like MicroStrategy, companies using crypto to beef up their financial profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/26a1.png\" alt=\"\u26a1\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">BREAKING: Trump Media Group to raise $3 billion to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#Bitcoin<\/a> and crypto \u2014 Financial Times <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Y2hlbYUld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/6Y2hlbYUld<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinbureau\/status\/1927035035623797007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s also a layer of showmanship to the rollout. The announcement is reportedly set to drop around a major crypto conference in Las Vegas, where Trump\u2019s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, are expected to appear alongside Senator JD Vance. If it sounds like a campaign rally disguised as a tech pitch, that might not be far off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Critics Are Worried<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ethics experts aren\u2019t thrilled. The main concern is whether Trump, who\u2019s running for president again, is blurring the line between politics and profit. If TMTG starts investing heavily in Bitcoin, while Trump holds sway over financial and regulatory decisions, the potential for conflicts of interest becomes hard to ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s not just speculation either. Lawmakers like Senator Jeff Merkley have already introduced bills to prevent government officials and their families from cashing in on crypto while in office. Moves like this could push those proposals further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then There\u2019s the $TRUMP Token<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can\u2019t talk about Trump and crypto without mentioning the $TRUMP token. This memecoin, which gained traction earlier this year, is tied to the former president in branding, tone, and, potentially, ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-chart__info-icon-img\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-chart__info-symbol\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-chart__info-price\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-chart__info-marketcap\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a913e0a1-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reports suggest a significant portion of the coin is held by wallets connected to Trump\u2019s circle. That\u2019s sparked concerns that it could be used to influence or profit from market swings, especially if Trump continues to publicly engage with the token.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s one thing for a politician to express support for crypto. It\u2019s another to be tied, financially or publicly, to a speculative asset that can be easily hyped or dumped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump\u2019s Crypto U-Turn<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This whole thing also marks a pretty big shift from Trump\u2019s earlier stance. During his first term, he wasn\u2019t exactly pro-Bitcoin. In fact, he called it \u201cbased on thin air.\u201d But now, with crypto sentiment changing and voter interest rising, he\u2019s leaning in. His administration even proposed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year, signaling a new direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether this pivot is genuine or strategic, it shows Trump is paying attention to the crypto crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Comes Next?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">TMTG\u2019s plans are still in the fundraising stage, so it\u2019s not a done deal. But the questions are already here. If Trump\u2019s media group becomes a major crypto investor while he runs for office, or ends up in the White House again, expect the scrutiny to keep building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto might be decentralized, but in this case, all eyes are on one man.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Trump Media &amp; Technology Group is reportedly planning a $3 billion Bitcoin investment and may launch a crypto ETF.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The funds would be raised through $2 billion in equity and $1 billion in convertible bonds, with a high-profile rollout tied to a crypto event.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Critics warn of potential conflicts of interest if Trump pushes Bitcoin exposure while running for president or influencing policy.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The plan follows growing scrutiny over Trump\u2019s ties to the $TRUMP memecoin and the blending of politics with speculative crypto assets.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        This marks a major shift in Trump\u2019s stance on Bitcoin, signaling a broader strategy to align with pro-crypto voters and financial markets.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/legal\/trump-plans-3-billion-bitcoin-bet-through-his-media-empire\/\">Trump Plans $3 Billion Bitcoin Bet Through His Media Empire<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from big moves, but his latest crypto play is raising more than a few eyebrows. His media company, Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (TMTG), is reportedly trying to raise $3 billion to invest in Bitcoin and possibly launch a crypto ETF. 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