From traditional assets to digital allocation: how high-net-worth individuals are reallocating crypto assets

2026-01-20 11:54:11

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【BlockBeats】In the past year, the enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies in the US political circle has clearly changed. According to reports, the current US President’s family has added approximately $1.4 billion in crypto holdings, with the proportion approaching one-fifth of their total assets for the first time—this shift is worth noting.

Compared to the previous term, their asset structure has become noticeably different. In addition to the traditional pillars of real estate and brand licensing, they have now added social media platforms, self-founded crypto ecosystem projects, and digital tokens based on personal IP, among other emerging assets. What does this reflect? Crypto and digital businesses are rapidly becoming new sources of wealth growth for high-net-worth individuals.

This shift also indicates that, with Trump beginning a new term, the linkage between the crypto industry and mainstream politics and economics may deepen. When those in power start making substantial investments in crypto assets, policy environments and market attitudes could adjust accordingly. For those concerned with the long-term development of the industry, this signal is not insignificant.

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ProposalManiac

· 40m ago

Oh, this gets interesting. When the power holders start holding positions themselves, the topic shifts from "Should we regulate" to "How can we regulate to protect my own assets," a classic incentive compatibility problem. --- One-fifth share... what does it indicate? It means even high-net-worth individuals are beginning to believe in this logic, shifting from onlookers to participants. But this top-down approval is often the easiest to turn into rent-seeking behavior by those in power, so caution is needed. --- The figure of 1.4 billion USD itself is meaningless; the key is the subsequent policy adjustments. The entry of power holders ≠ industry good news; instead, it depends on how they act at the governance level—that's the core of the game. --- Issuing your own tokens, setting your own rules, benefiting yourself... isn't this the most classic pattern of capitalizing on power in history? Just a different blockchain skin. --- What truly matters is not how much they hold, but whether the policy tilt behind their holdings and promotion can be realized, and what impact this will have on the distribution of power within the entire ecosystem. --- A person being both a player and a referee means the rule design of this game was flawed from the start.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 10h ago

Damn, 1.4 billion was directly poured in? Now the top level really believes it, what were they saying before? Power enters the scene, and the market starts to dance along. I've seen this routine too many times. The key is to see how the policies loosen up later. Rich people are all shifting to crypto. Are we retail investors going to get cut again... The IP token part feels the most inflated, just a marketing concept, right? When the policy wind turns, institutions scoop the bottom, retail investors get trapped, and it repeats. One-fifth share... really all in, bold enough. The presidential family has also stepped in, what does that mean? Crypto is no longer just fringe stuff. If this new term truly paves the way for crypto, then those who shorted before will be crying their eyes out.

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TokenRationEater

· 16h ago

Wow, the president himself has already staked, so it's no surprise if the policy doesn't reverse... Can this wave take off? Investing 1.4 billion directly, it's no joke. What does a one-fifth share indicate? It's all in, that's the rhythm. It seems high-net-worth individuals have already seen through this. The traditional methods are no longer effective. Now, only the crypto world and IP tokens can appreciate in value. Wait, is this kind of operation legal? Could there be conflicts of interest... It's completely the wealth code of the new era. On-chain assets have become a must-have. Hold on, could personal IP tokens become the next hot trend? Feels like there's a long story to tell. This guy has completely reconstructed the entire wealth system. Truly impressive.

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InscriptionGriller

· 01-21 10:51

Ha, $1.4 billion? They're really starting to harvest the leeks now. With this policy tilt, they have more confidence. By the way, these big shots want to get involved in everything, including personal IP tokens... I just want to see when this thing will hit zero. The power elites entering the crypto scene—leeks might have another good show to watch. Is the death spiral still the wealth code? Stay tuned. I bet five bucks someone will buy the dip. This is true asset allocation. While we're still studying the technology, they've already been figuring out how to harvest.

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 01-20 12:19

Wow, one-fifth? This time it's really all in. What does it mean? It means political figures are starting to believe in this stuff. Is it true? They even dare to create personal IP tokens. The risk tolerance is not something the average person can compare to. Good news is good news, but it depends on how the subsequent policies are implemented. Don't turn around 180 degrees again. This is how the power echelon gets involved—policy directions change with the wind, and retail investors still have to eat dust. If this wave can truly support the development of crypto, then next year will be promising.

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RugResistant

· 01-20 12:14

Really, I can't say for sure whether the power elites are stepping in to accumulate, but it feels a bit risky. This time, policies are definitely swayed by wind, money and power have always been a pair. One-fifth share, it feels like a demonstration... The IP token part is truly brilliant, who would have thought of that? Wait, when retail investors are bottom-fishing, they are already ambushed, right? It's not that I am worrying unnecessarily; when it comes to power, you really have to be cautious. Americans are getting increasingly clear about this: first cut, then support. This wave will either see huge ups and downs or just a smooth win, with no middle ground. Social media platforms, crypto ecosystems, and IP tokens are now all-round players.

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ChainWallflower

· 01-20 12:06

Damn, 1.4 billion has gone in? This time, it's really going all in on crypto. Wait, one-fifth? How much total assets is that... I think we need to carefully observe this wave. This is how power enters the scene; policies shift accordingly. To put it simply, we still need to watch the subsequent actions. Now those leverage traders better be careful; the water level has changed.

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governance_lurker

· 01-20 11:59

Damn, 1.4 billion USD... This is no longer a joke, the power center is directly betting, are we about to take off? By the way, this asset allocation logic is clear. Traditional businesses can't hold on anymore, we have to rely on digital assets to break through... No wonder the recent trend has shifted. Wait, their own crypto projects... Isn't this insider trading? Or am I overthinking it haha. One-fifth, this ratio is exaggerated. It feels like crypto is truly entering the mainstream, no longer a niche plaything. The elites are leading the way in, how can small investors keep up... I'm scared, I'm scared.

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ShortingEnthusiast

· 01-20 11:55

1.4 billion USD entered the market, and now there's really no pretending anymore, going all in on digital assets. As the power elites move, policy directions follow suit, and we retail investors can only watch and sip the soup. Asset allocation is always led by the big players; we follow and react later. High-net-worth individuals have long verified that crypto can be profitable. Now it's the highest authorities' turn to confirm, and soon it will be institutions and traditional capital rushing in. But on the other hand, when politicians start frequently reallocating to digital assets, you should be alert to their true intentions. A one-fifth share—this is not a game, it's real money betting on the future.

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