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President Donald Trump's family trust purchased shares in multiple Bitcoin- and crypto-linked companies during the first quarter of 2026, according to a financial disclosure filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The filing reveals over 3,600 transactions totaling between $220 million and $750 million, with a specific focus on firms tied to digital assets.
The disclosure lists nine purchases of Coinbase stock, the largest being on Feb. 10 for up to $250,000, alongside two trades in Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings and eight transactions in Strategy, a company known for its massive Bitcoin treasury. Other crypto-related positions include Robinhood, SoFi Technologies, and Block, the fintech firm spearheaded by Jack Dorsey.
“This confirms that the Trump family is actively engaging with the digital asset sector, even as the administration pushes for clearer crypto regulations,” said Sarah Mitchell, a senior policy analyst at the Blockchain Association. “The timing is notable given the pending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.”
Background
The trust is managed by Trump’s sons and external brokers, and the filings do not specify whether the president directed any trades. Ethics rules require disclosure of transactions but do not prohibit a sitting president from owning or trading stocks.
The disclosures come just days after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15–9 vote, a sweeping crypto market structure bill that has sparked fierce opposition from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats over consumer protection and ethics concerns. “The overlap between policy moves and family investments raises legitimate questions about conflicts of interest,” said Professor James Liu, an ethics expert at Columbia Law School.
The broader portfolio includes large holdings in Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Boeing, with some transactions reaching up to $5 million. The filing indicates strong gains after a market rebound in March.
What This Means
The crypto-focused trades signal confidence in the digital asset sector from one of the most politically influential families in the country. Analysts say this could further legitimize Bitcoin and crypto as an asset class among conservative investors.
However, the involvement of the president’s family trust in stocks directly tied to industries his administration is regulating could intensify scrutiny. “If the bill passes, it will directly impact the companies the Trumps are invested in,” noted Emily Tan, a cryptocurrency market strategist. “That creates a clear ethical gray area.”
For now, the market has responded positively: Coinbase shares rose 2% following the disclosure, while Strategy and MARA saw modest gains. The trust’s active management—mixing buys and sales of Strategy shares—suggests a tactical approach rather than a passive long-term hold.
The White House has not commented on the filing. The Office of Government Ethics declined to elaborate on the disclosure, citing privacy rules.