While most college freshmen are busy juggling lectures, late-night study sessions, and maybe figuring out how to do laundry, Barron Trump has had a slightly different kind of freshman year.
The 19-year-old son of former President Donald Trump may have just wrapped up his first year at New York University, but behind the scenes, he’s also become a rising crypto millionaire.
From Business 101 to a $40 Million Wallet
Barron has reportedly amassed up to $40 million—yes, you read that right—thanks to his involvement in a family-backed cryptocurrency firm called World Liberty Financial.
The digital finance venture, co-founded by Donald Trump along with his older sons Don Jr., Eric, and Barron himself, has seen a surge in value since launching.
So far, the firm has sold at least $550 million worth of tokens, and while exact profits are unclear due to various disclosures and private sales, Barron is said to be one of the biggest individual beneficiaries.
With a company title of “Web3 ambassador,” the NYU student holds a reported 7.5% stake, alongside each of his half-brothers.
The Trump Family’s Digital Gold Rush
What sets Barron apart is just how early he got in on the action.
Some say he’s the one who even introduced his father to the idea of crypto wallets and digital assets in the first place.
Trump himself joked in an interview, “Barron’s a young guy, but he knows it — he talks about his wallet.
He’s got four wallets or something, and I’m saying, ‘What is a wallet?’”
If estimates are accurate, Barron may have netted around $25 million after taxes in his first year of college.
That’s far more than his brothers made at the same age—and a striking figure even by Silicon Valley standards.
Trump’s Personal Crypto Payday
While Barron’s stake is impressive, his father is still the biggest earner from the venture.
A recent 234-page financial disclosure report revealed that Donald Trump earned more than $57 million last year through cryptocurrency-related business.
That includes his majority 52.5% stake in World Liberty Financial.
He’s also made millions through various merchandise ventures—everything from gold-plated sneakers to collectible coffee table books and electric guitars.
It’s clear that the Trump brand continues to thrive in unconventional ways.
Watchdogs Sound the Alarm
Not everyone is thrilled about the booming Trump crypto empire.
The opaque nature of cryptocurrency transactions has raised red flags with White House ethics watchdogs.
Since these investments don’t require full transparency, critics are concerned about potential foreign influence or undisclosed lobbying efforts tied to the Trump-branded coin.
Those concerns grew after the President reportedly hosted a lavish dinner in May with top investors in the crypto firm—many of whom remain anonymous.
Comparisons to the Bidens Stir Debate
Trump’s team maintains that the President is removed from direct control of his business interests, having handed over financial management to his sons.
That’s the same defense he used when criticizing Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, for allegedly using family connections for profit.
“Ultimately, no matter what it is, I always put the country way ahead of the business,” Trump told reporters. “You can’t say that about Hunter.”
Silence from the Company
As of now, World Liberty Financial hasn’t issued any public comments about Barron’s reported fortune or the broader scrutiny surrounding the Trump family’s crypto dealings.
But with the next election season already heating up, it’s likely this topic isn’t going away anytime soon.