# Eric Trump > Eric Trump is a businessman and political figure, known for his role as the Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and his involvement in cryptocurrency ventures. - Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/eric-trump - Categories: People in crypto - Tags: Founder, Influencer, Investor - Created: 2026-08-19T09:31:16.303Z - Last updated: 2026-08-19T09:31:16.303Z - Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki) --- **Eric Trump** is an American businessman known for his role as the Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization and his involvement in the cryptocurrency sector. As the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, he has been involved in the Trump family's business ventures in digital finance. This includes co-founding [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial and [American Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/american-bitcoin), positioning the Trump family as influential figures in the crypto industry. ## Early Life & Education Born on January 6, 1984, in New York City, Eric Trump is the third child of Donald Trump and Ivana Zelníčková. He attended Trinity School in New York City before graduating from The Hill School, a preparatory boarding high school, in 2002. Eric Trump earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from Georgetown University in 2006, with a minor in psychology. [\[1\]](#cite-id-Vw8r3KFaKoNUdkYB)​ ## Career ### The Trump Organization Eric Trump serves as the Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, where he manages a portfolio that spans global real estate, luxury hospitality, and various golf courses, and holds roles related to the family's business ventures. [\[3\]](#cite-id-e76PVRkfY4J13GX4)​ ### Cryptocurrency Ventures In 2024, Eric Trump began his involvement in the cryptocurrency industry by co-founding [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial and [American Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/american-bitcoin) alongside his brothers Donald Trump Jr. and Barron Trump. Both entities have become central to the Trump family's investments in digital assets, with Eric involved in leadership positions within these organizations. [\[4\]](#cite-id-bkaDYvWGSwhdsSro)​ ## World Liberty Financial Founded in September 2024, [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial is a decentralized finance platform established by Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Barron Trump. The venture's token, WLFI, was launched on September 1, 2025, marking the beginning of its active participation in the digital finance market. [\[4\]](#cite-id-bkaDYvWGSwhdsSro) A report from The New York Times revealed that [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial, which is 60% owned by a Trump family entity, approached multiple crypto startups with partnership offers that required significant investments in [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty's tokens. This practice raised ethical concerns in the industry. [\[5\]](#cite-id-grDZsVWEohgnYmaI)​ In August 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary conditional approval for [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Trust Company, a national trust bank related to [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial, to manage the [USD1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/usd1) stablecoin. This decision made it the first company owned by a sitting president's family to receive bank status in U.S. history, drawing criticism and conflict-of-interest concerns from Democratic lawmakers. The White House, however, has maintained that no conflict of interest exists as President Trump's assets are managed by his children. [\[6\]](#cite-id-VyWVe0Ix5FUXZMoT)​ ## American Bitcoin ​[American Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/american-bitcoin) was co-founded in March 2025 by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., with Eric serving as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. The company's creation was catalyzed by discussions between Eric Trump and executives from Hut 8, culminating in the merger of Hut 8's mining business with American Data Centers, an entity backed by the Trump brothers. [\[2\]](#cite-id-RH26zzphMyRvkOZG) The venture went public under the ticker ABTC on Nasdaq in September 2025, reaching a peak market capitalization of $7.7 billion before its shares dropped 70% over the following months. [\[7\]](#cite-id-sxAF1onyCdS8oGR5)​ ​[American Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/american-bitcoin) reportedly held over 8,000 BTC by mid-2026, affirming its position within the corporate treasury and mining sectors. [\[8\]](#cite-id-vgHzZhNxPA7YOLnK) Differing reports cite [Michael Ho](https://iq.wiki/wiki/michael-ho) as CEO while others name [Matt Prusak](https://iq.wiki/wiki/matt-prusak) as President, reflecting some discrepancies in leadership roles. [\[7\]](#cite-id-sxAF1onyCdS8oGR5)​ ## Financial Disclosures and Family Wealth President Trump's 2025 annual financial disclosure, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on June 30, 2026, reported approximately 7.7 billion as of early 2026, driven substantially by WLFI and American [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) holdings. Eric Trump continues to hold leadership roles at both [World](https://iq.wiki/wiki/world) Liberty Financial and [American Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/american-bitcoin).