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Trump Media Moves Another $205M in Bitcoin – Here Is Why DJT’s Crypto Strategy Faces Pressure

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
May 22, 2026
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  • Trump Media transferred another 2,650 BTC to Crypto.com worth roughly $205 million
  • The company is now estimated to be down about $455 million on its Bitcoin position
  • The move follows Trump Media’s recent withdrawal of its spot Bitcoin ETF application

Trump Media & Technology Group just transferred another 2,650 BTC to Crypto.com, adding more pressure and speculation around the company’s increasingly controversial Bitcoin strategy. At current prices, the transaction is worth roughly $205 million, with blockchain tracking data showing the transfer occurred during late U.S. trading hours.

The move follows a previous transfer of 2,000 BTC roughly four months ago, meaning the company has now shifted more than 4,600 BTC out of its original holdings within less than a year.

Trump Media’s Bitcoin Position Is Deep Underwater

Trump Media originally purchased approximately 11,542 BTC for around $1.37 billion, paying an average acquisition price near $118,522 per Bitcoin. With BTC currently trading near $77,000, the company is now estimated to be sitting on unrealized losses approaching $455 million.

That gap has increasingly placed the company’s crypto strategy under scrutiny, especially as Bitcoin continues trading well below the levels where Trump Media aggressively accumulated its position.

The latest transfer has fueled fresh debate over whether the company may be preparing partial liquidations, restructuring custody arrangements, or simply repositioning assets operationally. No official explanation has been provided so far.

The ETF Withdrawal Added More Questions

The timing also matters because the transfer arrives shortly after Trump Media withdrew its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Analysts suggested the decision appeared tied less to regulatory issues and more to worsening economics inside the increasingly crowded Bitcoin ETF market.

Between mounting unrealized losses and the abandoned ETF effort, investors are beginning to question how aggressively the company still plans to pursue its crypto expansion strategy moving forward.

Financial Pressure Is Growing Fast

Trump Media’s broader financial results have also come under significant strain. In May, the company reported a Q1 net loss of roughly $405.9 million on revenue of just $871,200, a dramatic increase from the $31.7 million loss reported during the same period last year.

Much of the damage came from mark-to-market losses tied to Bitcoin and other crypto holdings rather than direct operating losses. Still, the numbers reinforced how heavily the company’s balance sheet now depends on crypto market performance.

For now, the latest $205 million transfer only adds another layer of uncertainty around one of the market’s most closely watched corporate Bitcoin positions.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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