Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Trump-Tied Crypto Firms Lag in Recovery
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are going up in value, but some companies tied to the Trump family aren't doing as well.
American Bitcoin and ALT5 Sigma, which are connected to the Trump family, have seen their stock prices drop.
American Bitcoin's stock crashed on Tuesday, and ALT5 Sigma has had problems with its leadership and is not following all the rules of the stock exchange where it is listed.
The Trump family has been supportive of crypto investments, but these specific companies are having a hard time keeping up with the rest of the market.
The stock exchange, Nasdaq, has given ALT5 Sigma some notices about these issues, and the company is working to fix them.
The White House says the Trump family is not involved in any conflicts of interest and is supporting crypto innovation.
Bitcoin has increased by 14.5% since Nov. 21, reaching $92,150.
Trump family-backed companies like American Bitcoin and ALT5 Sigma are not keeping up with the crypto market recovery.
American Bitcoin's stock crashed on Tuesday and has not recovered much since then.
ALT5 Sigma is facing leadership changes and Nasdaq non-compliance notices.
The Trump administration has been supportive of crypto investments and policies.
- Who
- Trump family-backed companies, including ALT5 Sigma and American Bitcoin
- What
- Lagging performance in the crypto market recovery
- When
- Since Nov. 20, with Bitcoin recovering to $92,150 by Thursday afternoon
- Where
- United States, with companies listed on Nasdaq
- Why
- Idiosyncratic problems, including stock crashes, leadership changes, and Nasdaq non-compliance notices
- Trump Media & Technology Group
- Up 16% since Nov. 21, down 19% in past month
- Nasdaq Notices to ALT5
- Two notices for non-compliance with listing requirements
- ALT5 Compliance Deadlines
- Jan. 20 for earnings report, Nov. 25, 2026 for board audit committee
- Trump Administration Crypto Policies
- Advocacy for crypto investments, stablecoins, and a Bitcoin strategic reserve