Trump-linked investments are facing a major market reversal as several publicly traded companies and crypto projects tied to the first family lose most of their value from peak levels. While supporters who invested in these ventures have suffered large losses, the Trump family has maintained significant gains after selling portions of its holdings.
Notably, five Trump-related ventures reached public investors between 2021 and 2025, including Trump Media, World Liberty Financial, Trump’s memecoin, Melania Trump’s memecoin, and American Bitcoin. Their market declines have shifted attention toward how supporters and investors were affected.
Trump-Linked Assets Lose Billions After Market Declines
Trump Media and Technology Group became one of the earliest examples of the investment trend. The company behind Truth Social attracted strong support after Trump introduced the platform as an alternative social media network.
The stock surged after its SPAC announcement before later falling sharply. According to reported figures, Trump Media shares declined about 89% from their peak, leaving many retail investors with major losses.
American Bitcoin, another Trump-linked venture, also experienced a steep decline after reaching public markets. Shares reportedly dropped about 95% from their highest level, adding to losses across the group of investments.
Meanwhile, Trump-related crypto projects also faced pressure. World Liberty Financial tokens declined significantly, while Trump’s memecoin and Melania Trump’s memecoin suffered larger drops after their initial trading excitement faded.
Supporters Absorb Losses as Family Retains Gains
The decline in Trump-linked assets has affected many individual investors who viewed the projects as both financial opportunities and expressions of support.
Some investors committed large portions of their savings to Trump Media and related crypto ventures. Several supporters later expressed frustration after their investments lost substantial value following the initial market excitement.
However, the Trump family maintained financial gains from these ventures. Forbes calculations cited in the report estimated that the family remained up billions overall after cashing out portions of their positions while investors experienced combined losses.
The contrast between investor outcomes and family gains has increased scrutiny around the structure of Trump-related businesses and their fundraising models.
Crypto Ventures Face Heavy Pressure After Initial Frenzy
Trump-linked crypto projects attracted significant attention after the 2024 election, with traders rushing into tokens connected to the president and his family.
The launch of Trump’s memecoin created a major trading wave, with some investors increasing their positions after early price gains. Some holders also gained access to exclusive events connected to token ownership.
However, the momentum faded after the initial excitement. The memecoin lost most of its value, while Melania Trump’s token recorded an even larger decline.
Meanwhile, World Liberty Financial also faced pressure as investors reassessed valuations and demand. The market reaction shows how quickly sentiment can shift around politically connected assets, leaving early supporters exposed when enthusiasm weakens.
