- Trump Media’s third-quarter net loss widens to $54.8 million, despite holding over 11,500 BTC.
- The company generated $15.3 million in realized income from its Bitcoin options investments.
- Trump Media plans to purchase up to $1 billion worth of Cronos tokens, leveraging a digital asset strategy.
- Despite asset growth to $3.1 billion, the company’s stock has declined by 61% year-to-date.
- CEO Devin Nunes emphasizes crypto holdings as a key part of Trump Media’s long-term expansion plans.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform, revealed that its Bitcoin holdings did little to offset mounting costs as it reported a substantial third-quarter loss. The company, tied to former U.S. President Donald Trump, disclosed a net loss of $54.8 million for Q3—an increase from the $19.3 million loss recorded in the same period last year. Despite owning over 11,500 Bitcoin as of September 30, these digital assets failed to prevent a financial downturn amid rising operational expenses.
The firm recently reported revenues of just under $1 million, a decline from over $1 million in the previous year. Shares in Trump Media (DJT) responded with a slight dip, closing at $13.10—though they recovered modestly after-hours to $13.20. Still, the company’s balance sheet appears strained, and its stock performance has struggled, with a sharp decrease of 61% so far this year.
Bitcoin holdings generate income
Despite the losses, Trump Media reported earning $15.3 million from its Bitcoin options investments. It also posted $33 million in unrealized gains from holding over 746 million Cronos tokens—trading at around $0.18 at the end of September. The company’s strategy to acquire Bitcoin was initiated in May, following a $1.5 billion fundraising via stock sales and $1 billion through convertible bonds, with plans to expand its cryptocurrency portfolio further.
U.S. political and corporate leadership lines continue to blur as Devin Nunes, Trump Media’s CEO, stated that the company’s crypto assets were central to its plans for expansion and financial stability. Nunes emphasized that the firm had secured its future through a sizeable Bitcoin treasury and aimed to acquire more digital assets, including tokens like Cronos.
Plans to buy up to $1 billion in Cronos
In August, Trump Media established a strategic partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp to develop the Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, a dedicated digital asset treasury focused on acquiring Cronos tokens. The expected purchase volume of up to $1 billion translates into over 6.3 trillion tokens, showcasing the company’s aggressive approach to integrating blockchain assets into its financial framework.
Regarding future plans, Nunes added, “With these financial assets now earning income, alongside our second consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow, we are well-positioned to pursue mergers and acquisitions that will bring significant long-term value for our shareholders.”
Stock performance struggles
While the company’s assets have grown significantly—from $274 million in March 2024 to $3.1 billion at the end of September—its stock remains under pressure. The shares continue to trend downward, reflecting broader investor concerns about the company’s financial health and the volatile crypto markets influenced by regulatory and macroeconomic factors.
As the crypto and blockchain sectors continue to evolve under increasing regulation, companies like Trump Media demonstrate the ongoing integration of digital assets into corporate portfolios, highlighting both the opportunities and risks within the crypto markets. The company’s strategy to leverage cryptocurrency holdings as a pillar of financial expansion remains closely watched by investors and industry experts alike.
