Trump's net worth increased by $3 billion in the past year

According to a recent report from Fortune magazine, Donald Trump has just experienced the most rapid year of wealth growth in his life. His net worth has now reached a record $7.3 billion, a significant increase of $3 billion from the $4.3 billion he had when he announced his candidacy in 2024.

This surge in wealth has also significantly boosted his ranking on the Forbes 400, the most influential list of the nation's wealthiest people—rising 118 spots from 319th last year to 201st, making him one of the fastest-growing figures on the list.

It is noteworthy that no other president in American history has leveraged his political influence and public stature to amass such wealth during and after his time in public office as Trump has.

The core tool behind his meteoric rise in wealth is the recent surge in cryptocurrency. This emerging asset class, while rife with speculative attributes and market hype, is also associated with high volatility and regulatory uncertainty.

Leveraging his broad base of supporters and market influence, Trump has successfully capitalized on the opportunities presented by the crypto space, pushing his personal wealth to new heights.