Justin Sun: Cryptocurrency Billionaire and Key Player in Trump’s Crypto Ventures
Justin Sun, the Chinese-born cryptocurrency billionaire and founder of TRON blockchain, has made a significant investment in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. His investment, totaling over $90 million, makes him the largest holder of the president’s $TRUMP meme coin.
Sun made a hefty purchase of $75 million in World Liberty Financial tokens, along with additional millions in Trump’s meme coin. This substantial investment has earned him exclusive access to private dinners with the president. These investments were made following the SEC’s decision to drop fraud charges against Sun in February 2025, just months after Trump’s inauguration.
The relationship between Sun and Trump underscores the growing intersection of cryptocurrency and politics. Sun’s investments could potentially channel millions into Trump family-affiliated companies through revenue-sharing agreements. However, this has also raised concerns among critics about potential conflicts of interest and influence peddling.
With an estimated net worth of $12.5 billion, Sun has become a key figure in Trump’s crypto ecosystem. He has played a significant role in legitimizing political meme coins in global markets, while simultaneously expanding his business ties to the Trump administration.
Source: Bloomberg