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Trump Media’s $2.5 Billion Bitcoin Bet Triggers Sharp Stock Selloff

The stock tumble reflects investor skepticism about diluting Trump’s control through a high-risk crypto financing plan

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Overview

  • The company announced on May 28 it will raise $1.5 billion in common stock and $1 billion in zero-coupon convertible notes to build a $2.5 billion Bitcoin reserve.
  • Shares plunged more than 15% on the day of the announcement and extended losses the following session, leaving DJT down over a third year-to-date.
  • CEO Devin Nunes said the Bitcoin treasury will serve as a hedge against perceived financial discrimination and power future crypto offerings on Truth Social and Truth+.
  • Issuing 58.3 million new shares risks pushing the Trump family’s ownership below 50%, raising concerns over weakened corporate governance.
  • The company posted a $31.7 million net loss in Q1 2025, intensifying doubts about its long-term financial sustainability.