Trump Media Raises $2.5B to Load Up Bitcoin Reserves, Sets New Crypto Standard

Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) has made a big splash with a $2.5 billion private placement offering to build a corporate bitcoin treasury. The company behind Truth Social, Truth+, and – Truth.Fi has secured commitments from around 50 institutional investors for this bold move.

The offering is $1.5 billion in common stock and $1 billion in 0.00% convertible senior secured notes and is expected to close May 29 pending final approvals. Trump Media will put the proceeds into bitcoin – at the forefront of digital finance.

CEO Devin Nunes called it “a foundational step” in making Trump Media a holding company built on America First principles. “Bitcoin is the ultimate instrument of financial freedom” he said. “This treasury aligns with our mission to counter systemic discrimination in the financial system and support crypto services across our platforms.”

Inside the Raise

Here’s the breakdown:

• $1.5 billion in Trump Media common stock at the last market price.

• $1 billion in convertible notes at a 35% premium.

• Proceeds will supplement existing assets of $759 million in cash, equivalents and short term investments as of Q1 2025.

Placement agents Yorkville Securities and Clear Street led the offering, with BTIG and Cohen & Company joining. Financial advisor was Cantor Fitzgerald and custody of the bitcoin will be handled by Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital – adding institutional grade security to the strategy.

Why Bitcoin, Why Now?

For Trump Media this is more than a financial move – it’s a statement. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and resistance to traditional financial pressures aligns with the company’s values and its desire to innovate beyond the mainstream financial system. By putting bitcoin at the core of its strategy Trump Media will not just protect its balance sheet but also empower future crypto services for its growing user base.

Nunes said: “We’re not just buying bitcoin – we’re investing in financial independence for our company and our users.”