EddieJayonCrypto
27 May 25
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), backed by Donald Trump, plans to raise $2.5 billion through stock and convertible notes to purchase Bitcoin, aiming to become a top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder. The fundraising involves about 50 institutional investors and is expected to close by May 29. TMTG w...
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), backed by former President Donald Trump, aims to raise $2.5 billion through a combination of stock sales and zero-coupon convertible notes to purchase Bitcoin and become one of the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders globally.TMTG has engaged approximately 50 institutional investors for this fundraising round, which is expected to close by May 29. The company plans to store its Bitcoin assets with Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital as custodians.CEO Devin Nunes emphasized that this strategic investment aligns with TMTG’s mission to fend off discrimination and harassment from financial institutions, a challenge faced by many Americans and US companies.The Bitcoin reserve will undergird TMTG’s broader cryptocurrency initiatives, including enabling subscription payments for its Truth Social platform, launching a utility token, developing a digital wallet, and introducing new exchange-traded products that merge digital assets like Bitcoin and Cronos with traditional financial instruments.Currently, TMTG’s balance sheet holds approximately $759 million in cash, equivalents, and short-term investments. Nunes described this move as a foundational step to transform the company into a holding entity focused on acquiring profitable, strategically aligned assets under America First principles.Following the announcement, Bitcoin’s price briefly surged above $110,000, while TMTG’s stock fell about 8% to $23.57. The company’s ambition reflects a growing trend of corporates diversifying cash holdings into cryptocurrencies as a hedge against institutional challenges and to leverage blockchain-based financial products.This bold move positions TMTG not only as a major corporate Bitcoin holder but as an emerging player in the evolving intersection of social media, digital assets, and financial innovation.