From tariffs to tweets, how a meticulously orchestrated "financial script" helped him earn 1 billion USD
In 2025, the biggest variable in the US market is not inflation, nor the Federal Reserve, but—Trump himself.
This 47th President of the United States is turning the global financial market into a controllable game in unprecedented ways.
Since the beginning of the year, his remarks and policy maneuvers have triggered cross-market crashes and rebounds three times:
Stock market plunges, crypto liquidations, surges in safe-haven assets...
None of this is accidental, but rather a traceable strategy—creating volatility, absorbing rebounds, and profiting from the momentum.
❶ The "market game" that started with the tariff bomb
In April 2025, Trump announced tariffs of 10% to 100% on global imports.
As soon as the news broke,
S&P 500 plunged 10%;
Nasdaq plunged 11%;
Over $6.6 trillions in global market value evaporated.
But just a week later, he posted on Twitter—
"Tariffs suspended for 90 days (except for China)."
The market instantly rebounded: S&P +9%, Nasdaq +12%.
A global panic instantly turned into a "precise harvest."
❷ "DJT" is not a signature, but a trading signal
Trump posted three letters on Twitter: "DJT".
The market thought it was a random post, but failed to notice—
That is the stock ticker of his own listed company, Trump Media.
Within hours, DJT stock surged 22%.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chose to remain silent.
Trump openly manipulates the market, but no one can stop him.
❸ Replaying the October script: the market ignited again
On October 10 (UTC+8), he once again declared—
"Considering a 100% tariff on China."
Result:
US stocks plunged across the board, S&P -2.7%, Nasdaq -3.6%;
$19 billions in crypto positions liquidated within two hours;
Bitcoin price plummeted by $20,000.
The next day, he posted again:
"That was just a negotiation tactic."
The capital markets were in chaos, while he had the last laugh.
❹ Political capitalization: from policy to cryptocurrency
The Trump family is no longer satisfied with traditional finance.
By mid-2025, he publicly shifted from "Bitcoin is a scam" to "cryptocurrency is America's future."
According to statistics, Trump and his family members have profited over $2.8 billions from token and NFT-related projects.
The subsequently launched $TRUMP token once soared to $50,
but plummeted to $7 within three weeks, with 810,000 investors losing more than $2 billions,
while the Trump family cashed out $100 millions and then claimed:
"This proves the vitality of American crypto."
This is not investment; this is dumping with the national flag.
❺ "Family performance": stablecoins, NFTs, and policy chains
Melania launched the #MELANIA NFT series, cashing out $65 millions.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump founded "World Liberty Financial" and issued the USD1 stablecoin.
A few days later, Trump announced a "ban on central bank digital currency (CBDC)" and encouraged "private alternatives."
Coincidence? Of course not.
Policy gives way to interests, and interests are their currency.
❻ "Bitcoin reserves" and America's new narrative
TMTG (Trump Media & Technology Group) announced:
"Will purchase $2.5 billions in Bitcoin as America's strategic reserve."
After the news was released:
Bitcoin once surged to $119,000;
DJT stock price immediately soared by $1.3 billions in market value.
Policy and trading are intertwined into a perfect cycle.
He doesn't just influence the market—he is the market itself.
Conclusion:
Trump is not trading the market,
he is "directing the market."
He creates panic, guides rebounds, extracts value from volatility,
and then legitimizes himself in the name of "national strategy."
This is not just a political game,
but the ultimate manipulation of information, power, and capital.
For crypto investors, there are two insights:
1️⃣ Volatility is no longer a natural phenomenon, but a political weapon.
2️⃣ The real survival strategy is to identify the intentions behind the narrative.
In a market ruled by scripts,
only those who understand the script can walk away unscathed.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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