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Trump Media posts $238M Q2 loss—140x revenue—after $190M in crypto write-downs; adds ~4,700 BTC in July
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), the parent of Truth Social, reported a sharp Q2 2026 loss as mark-to-market declines on its crypto and securities holdings overwhelmed a small revenue base.
In results released August 10 (ET), the company posted Q2 revenue of $1.7 million and a net loss of $238.1 million, versus a $20 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $223.5 million. The loss was roughly 140 times quarterly revenue.
The filing indicates most of the loss was non-cash. Trump Media recorded $190.4 million of unrealized losses tied to digital assets, pledged digital assets, and equity securities, alongside $11.7 million of accretion interest and $8.1 million of stock-based compensation. Cash used in operating activities was $13.7 million, with $25.6 million in legal expenses covered by a pool of financial assets associated with legacy litigation costs. The company's cumulative net loss for the first half of 2026 reached $644 million.
Bitcoin exposure increased after the drawdown. As of June 30, Trump Media held 9,477.16 BTC, down about 65 BTC from 9,542.16 BTC at the prior quarter end. In July, the company sold $159.6 million of bitcoin-related securities and moved the proceeds into spot bitcoin. By July 31, holdings rose to roughly 14,139 BTC (including staked amounts), valued at about $890.5 million at prevailing prices.
The balance sheet is now heavily linked to crypto. The company reported total assets of about $2.0 billion, including roughly $1.9 billion in financial assets, with bitcoin alone near $900 million.
Operations around the crypto treasury extend beyond passive holding. The 10-Q describes the use of options strategies to manage bitcoin volatility and generate premium income, and the deployment of some bitcoin through lending and other third-party arrangements to seek additional return. At quarter-end, 2,077.34 BTC were pledged for options strategies and 4,260.73 BTC were locked as collateral for convertible bonds.
Risk disclosures emphasize counterparty and liquidity constraints. The company noted some counterparties may not have ratings from major credit rating agencies. In a market shock or counterparty bankruptcy, bitcoin placed under unsecured arrangements may not be recoverable. Bitcoin deployed through these arrangements may also be restricted from sale or re-pledging.
Alongside the report, the company said it will adopt a "more disciplined digital asset treasury management framework" intended to manage volatility and improve balance sheet efficiency while maintaining long-term strategic exposure. It also said it plans to direct more resources to core media operations including Truth Social and Truth+.
Interim CEO Kevin McGurn said the company has tightened capital allocation, is progressing toward a merger with TAE Technologies, and is reallocating resources toward key media pillars. He cited commercialization of Truth+, an expansion phase for Truth Social content, and the launch of the data-licensing product Truth API on August 1. The company said Truth API has signed more than 10 customer agreements and has begun generating revenue. It also stated legacy legal matters have largely been resolved and legal spending is expected to decline.
Key watch items highlighted by investors include: (1) the proposed merger with fusion-energy company TAE Technologies, which the company expects to complete in Q4 2026 and calls a major long-term value driver; (2) what "disciplined" treasury management means in practice, as July's BTC increase suggests the shift may involve reducing lending/options activity rather than selling bitcoin; and (3) whether revenue can scale meaningfully, with Truth API positioned as a non-advertising revenue stream whose contract growth will be closely watched.
Source: Shenchao TechFlow / Cointelegraph (as cited). This content is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.