- Trump Media posted a $405.9M loss as Bitcoin and Cronos holdings triggered major unrealized charges.
- Company held 9,542 BTC with fair value dropping sharply from its original acquisition cost basis.
- Revenue rose modestly as Trump Media expanded Truth.Fi products and broader crypto treasury strategy.
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $405.9 million net loss for the first quarter of 2026 after large unrealized crypto losses weighed on results. According to the company’s quarterly filing, Bitcoin and Cronos holdings accounted for most of the non-cash charges during the period. The company disclosed the results after expanding its crypto treasury strategy and financial product offerings through Truth.Fi.
Bitcoin Holdings Drove Most of the Quarterly Loss
According to Trump Media, unrealized losses tied to digital assets, pledged assets, and equity securities totaled $368.7 million.
The company held 9,542 Bitcoin at the end of March. Trump Media reported the Bitcoin position carried a cost basis near $1.13 billion.
However, the fair value of those holdings dropped to roughly $647 million during the quarter. The company also held approximately 756 million Cronos tokens.
Those Cronos holdings were linked to Trump Media’s partnership with Crypto.com and a broader treasury arrangement involving Yorkville.
Additionally, the company recorded $11.5 million in accreted interest expenses. Stock-based compensation added another $11.8 million in quarterly costs.
Revenue Increased Despite Heavy Non-Cash Charges
Meanwhile, Trump Media reported quarterly revenue of $871,200, representing a 6% increase from the same period last year.
The revenue included media-related income alongside fees tied to Truth.Fi exchange-traded fund products.
The company also reported positive operating cash flow totaling $17.9 million. Financial assets stood at approximately $2.1 billion during the quarter.
Interim CEO Kevin McGurn said the company continues expanding its platform infrastructure and financial services operations.
However, the filing did not provide updated Truth Social user growth figures.
Crypto Strategy Expanded During Recent Quarters
Notably, Trump Media previously disclosed a separate quarterly loss of $54.8 million while broadening its crypto initiatives.
The company later announced plans to establish a Bitcoin treasury during stronger crypto market conditions in 2025.
Additionally, Trump Media previously revealed a proposed $6 billion merger with TAE Technologies focused on powering artificial intelligence data centers.
The latest filing showed how falling crypto prices affected the company’s balance sheet after large Bitcoin purchases made during earlier market highs.