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Trump Media Raises $2.44 Billion to Establish Bitcoin Treasury

Share sales paired with zero-interest convertible notes will generate $2.32 billion to purchase bitcoin under institutional custody

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Overview

  • The private placement comprised the sale of 55.8 million shares at $25.72 each and $1 billion of 0% convertible notes maturing in 2028.
  • Net proceeds of $2.32 billion will fund bitcoin purchases with custody services provided by Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital.
  • Fifty institutional investors subscribed to the offering, which was led by Yorkville Securities and Clear Street with Cantor Fitzgerald as advisor.
  • DJT shares rebounded 5.6% on the day the deal closed after earlier losses, but remain down more than 37% year-to-date.
  • The bitcoin treasury places Trump Media among the largest BTC holders in the U.S. public markets and supports its expanding fintech and ETF plans.