Trump Media moves $165M in Bitcoin to Crypto.com, but says it didn't sell a single coin

Aug 3, 2026 4:24 PMPublished Aug 3, 2026 4:24 PM

Trump Media claims they haven't sold any Bitcoin, but moving $165 million to Crypto.com suggests they are likely using their treasury as loan collateral. This isn't "HODLing"—it’s a high-stakes move that introduces forced-sale risk. If Bitcoin’s price drops, the lender could liquidate their entire position, potentially wiping out their holdings. Is pledging a company's Bitcoin as collateral a brilliant financial strategy or a reckless risk to the balance sheet? What’s your take?
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The company clarifies the transfer was a custody move, not a liquidation, as speculation swirled around the on-chain activity.

www.thestreet.comTrump Media moves $165M in Bitcoin to Crypto.com, but says it didn't sell a single coinThe company clarifies the transfer was a custody move, not a liquidation, as speculation swirled around the on-chain activity.

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