In early August, Trump Media transferred 2,628 BTC worth roughly $165 million at current prices to Crypto.com. This sizable movement left about 4,261 BTC in wallets linked to the parent company of Truth Social, with the remaining balance nearly matching the collateral pledged for convertible notes due in 2028.
The company hasn't confirmed if those remaining bitcoins represent the pledged collateral, and it's possible not all wallets are publicly tagged. Still, the close alignment between the wallet holdings and the collateral figure stands out given the prominence of the loan.
Representatives from Trump Media insist these transfers do not reflect any Bitcoin sales, which is an important distinction since Crypto.com serves both as a custodian and a trading platform. A move to Crypto.com could be a repositioning of assets for safekeeping rather than selling off holdings.
Trump Media's Bitcoin journey began with a hefty purchase of 11,542 BTC at an average price of about $118,522 per coin, totaling around $1.37 billion. Since then, around 7,281 BTC have been moved out from the wallets believed to be sales averaging $74,855 per coin. This points to realized losses north of $300 million, with paper losses on the remaining Bitcoin adding fresh downward pressure on their balance sheet.
The company's crypto investments have already hurt their financial results, with a reported net loss of $405.9 million in Q1, mainly driven by nearly $369 million in markdowns on digital assets and equity holdings. This latest Bitcoin shift will be a critical data point when the next quarterly filings roll out, as any declared sale would further impact their income statement.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin moves come amid ongoing scrutiny and regulatory interest, particularly after the recent launch of Truth API on August 1st, which caught lawmakers' attention. The market and watchers alike will be waiting to see if these transfers mark preparation for a sale or just asset reallocation. The story remains in flux.
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