Source: Fortune
Summary
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., the parent company of Truth Social, reported a net drop of $405.9 million in the first quarter, mainly due to unrealized losses in cryptocurrencies. The company holds over 9,500 Bitcoin in its treasury, purchased last July at an average cost of $108,519. Despite a positive operating cash flow of $17.9 million and $2.1 billion in financial assets, the company’s investment in cryptocurrencies led to significant losses. The stock price has tumbled over 90% since early 2022.
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Trump Media’s cryptocurrency investment has led to a significant loss, with the company holding onto a large amount of Bitcoin. The company’s stock price has plummeted, and the CEO has stepped down. The company’s financial assets have tripled from the same period last year, but the unrealized losses in cryptocurrencies have overshadowed this growth.
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