Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), founded by Donald Trump in 2021, finalized a partnership with Crypto.com to launch “Made in America” ETFs, focusing on Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and “America-first securities,” as announced on April 22, 2025, following an initial report by Fortune Crypto on March 25, 2025.
Cryptocurrency ETFs, like those TMTG plans to launch, allow investors to speculate on crypto prices without directly owning digital assets, bypassing complexities such as custody fees and transaction costs, though they often carry higher fees than traditional ETFs, according to Investopedia.
This move aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto stance, supported by significant industry funding during his campaign, but it raises concerns in Europe, where the ECB warns that U.S. crypto expansion under Trump could threaten the European financial system and undermine the EU’s Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCA), as reported by POLITICO on April 22, 2025.
