🚀 Trump Media Confirms Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Investment
📢 Financial Times Report Proven True
What began as a controversial revelation from the Financial Times and initially denied by Trump’s team has now been confirmed: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) will invest billions of dollars in Bitcoin, marking a bold move into the world of digital assets.
💰 $2.5 Billion Raised to Build a Massive Bitcoin Reserve
On May 21, TMTG, the company behind Truth Social, announced it successfully raised $2.5 billion from over fifty institutional investors. This capital injection aims to build one of the largest Bitcoin holdings by a publicly traded company.
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$1.5 billion was raised through equity sales.
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$1 billion was secured via 0% convertible bonds, with a 35% premium over the DJT stock price.
The deal is expected to close by the end of the month, and once complete, Bitcoin will appear on the company’s balance sheet alongside its existing $759 million in cash (as of Q1 2025).
🎯 A Political and Economic Strategy
“We view Bitcoin as the ultimate tool for financial freedom,”
— Devin Nunes, CEO of TMTG
According to Nunes, the decision is both strategic and ideological. The goal is to:
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Protect the company from financial pressure by traditional institutions.
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Lay the foundation for future crypto-integrated services on Truth Social and Truth+, such as:
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Subscription payments
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Utility tokens
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Fintech innovations
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🛡️ Crypto Custody and Advisors
To ensure secure asset management, Bitcoin custody will be entrusted to:
The placement agents for the transaction include Yorkville Securities, Clear Street, BTIG, and Cohen & Company, while Cantor Fitzgerald served as the financial advisor.
🔍 Beyond Just a Safe Haven: A Broader Vision
This initiative draws comparisons to MicroStrategy’s crypto strategy, but Trump Media’s approach is more integrated. Instead of simply storing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, TMTG plans to embed crypto into its media and fintech platforms.
This includes:
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Developing payment infrastructure
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Launching crypto-based user services
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Expanding blockchain-related features on Truth Social
📉 What About the DJT Stock?
Interestingly, companies often turn to crypto to revive falling stock prices. But in this case, DJT wasn’t underperforming before the announcement. However, it did record a 7.43% drop on the day of the news.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Trump Media's bold move into Bitcoin is not just about financial diversification it's a statement of independence, a strategic step toward decentralized finance, and a long-term plan to integrate blockchain with media. Whether DJT stock rebounds or not, this decision puts TMTG on the map as a major player in the crypto space.