NEW YORK — Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social—the social media platform championed by President Donald Trump—has reported a staggering net loss of nearly $440 million (approx. 600 billion KRW) for the first quarter of 2026. The financial freefall is being largely attributed to a disastrous foray into cryptocurrency investments, sending the company’s stock price into a tailspin.

The 'Bitcoin Treasury' Blunder

According to financial disclosures and reports from Bloomberg and The Guardian, the primary driver behind the record-breaking deficit was a failed strategy to pivot the company into a "Bitcoin Treasury." Last year, amid a period of record-high crypto valuations, TMTG aggressively purchased approximately $3.5 billion worth of Bitcoin.

Records show the company acquired the digital assets at an average price of $108,519 per coin in July of last year. However, as the cryptocurrency market faced a sharp correction early this year, TMTG panicked, offloading 2,000 Bitcoins in February when the price dipped below the $70,000 mark. This "buy high, sell low" execution resulted in massive realized and unrealized losses that have gutted the company's balance sheet.

Grim Financial Indicators

The company’s first-quarter net loss reached $494.5 million. More alarmingly, the Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) loss stood at $387.8 million, nearly doubling the loss recorded during the same period last year.

TMTG management attempted to downplay the figures, explaining that a significant portion of the deficit stems from non-cash expenses, including unrealized losses on digital assets and securities, accrued interest, and stock-based compensation. However, market analysts remain skeptical, pointing to the company's lack of a sustainable revenue model beyond the former president’s personal brand.

A 90% Collapse in Market Value

The impact on shareholders has been nothing short of catastrophic. In early 2022, TMTG stock was trading at a high of $97.54 per share, buoyed by political enthusiasm and the promise of a "cancel-culture-free" ecosystem. As of this week, the stock has withered to a mere $8.93—a decline of more than 90% in just over four years.

"The fundamental issue is that the company gambled with corporate reserves on a highly volatile asset class instead of building the platform's infrastructure," said one industry analyst. "The 'Trump Premium' that once kept the stock afloat has evaporated in the face of these balance sheet realities."

Leadership Vacuum

Adding to the company's woes is a sudden vacancy at the top. Devin Nunes, the former U.S. Representative who served as CEO of TMTG and oversaw the platform’s launch, officially resigned on April 22. His departure comes at a critical juncture as the company struggles to find its footing amidst legal challenges and dwindling user engagement.

As TMTG faces a liquidity crunch and a crisis of confidence from investors, the future of Truth Social remains uncertain. With the stock now trading at "penny stock" levels compared to its debut, the company’s ambitious goal of rivaling Big Tech platforms like X (formerly Twitter) appears further out of reach than ever.

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