Donald Trump's net worth has climbed to $6.5 billion, driven largely by cryptocurrency holdings and token sales, according to Forbes. The U.S. president's wealth increased by $1.4 billion over the past year as his crypto-related ventures generated substantial returns in a volatile market.
The gains stem from multiple sources tied to Trump's digital asset exposure. He realized approximately $550 million from selling WLFI tokens and earned roughly $200 million following the sale of a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial to investors from the United Arab Emirates. Trump maintains significant remaining positions: his combined holdings in WLFI tokens and his personal memcoin TRUMP are valued at approximately $570 million, while his retained 38% stake in World Liberty Financial is assessed at around $240 million.
Meanwhile, Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, has reportedly surpassed Bill Gates in wealth, with his fortune estimated at $110 billion—an increase of $47 billion over the year—placing him at 17th on the global wealth rankings according to Forbes' billionaire list. However, Zhao disputed these calculations on X (formerly Twitter), noting that the figures appear inconsistent given cryptocurrency prices declined more than 50% during 2026, making the reported wealth expansion questionable.