Trump Media Puts $300 Million Into Bitcoin Options—Here’s What We Know
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, is diving deeper into Bitcoin—but this time with a twist. Instead of just buying and holding, they’re reportedly setting aside $300 million for options trading tied to Bitcoin-related securities. It’s a move that suggests they’re not just betting on Bitcoin’s price going up, but maybe playing the swings too.
The details are still fuzzy, but sources say this could involve derivatives—a way to track Bitcoin’s ups and downs without owning it outright. Given how Trump’s social media posts have moved crypto markets before, it’s not hard to see why they might try to capitalize on volatility. Then again, options trading is risky. Get the timing wrong, and those contracts could end up worthless.
Why Now?
This isn’t TMTG’s first crypto rodeo. They’ve already got around $2 billion in Bitcoin and other digital assets on their books. But actively trading options? That’s less common for a company their size. Maybe it’s tied to the broader crypto-friendly shift in regulation lately—or just a way to juice returns. Either way, it’s working for them so far. Their stock jumped over 6% after the news broke, closing at $19.15.
There’s also the Trump factor. His net worth is tangled up in crypto more than ever, with estimates suggesting he’s gained hundreds of millions from it in recent months. World Liberty Fi, a project linked to his orbit, holds over $216 million in public wallets—and that’s just what we can see.
The Risks (and the Hype)
Options trading isn’t for the faint-hearted. Unlike simply owning Bitcoin, it’s all about predicting where the price will be by a certain date. Miss the mark, and you’re out the premium. But TMTG might have an edge—Trump’s tweets alone have sent crypto prices swinging before. That’s led to whispers about insider advantages, though nothing’s been proven.
Meanwhile, World Liberty Fi’s WLFI token is gearing up for full trading in about six weeks. Pre-market activity has been chaotic, with prices bouncing between $0.29 and higher on thin volume. And let’s not forget the “Official Trump” token (TRUMP), which clawed its way back to $10.92 recently.
All this adds up to a high-stakes game. Whether it’s smart strategy or just riding the hype wave, one thing’s clear: Trump’s media company isn’t playing it safe. And with crypto’s wild swings, that could mean big wins—or a very public stumble.
