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Trump Media Files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF Including BTC, ETH, SOL

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Trump Media Files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF Including BTC, ETH, SOL

Key Insights:

  • Truth Social submits S-1 filing for a multi-asset crypto ETF
  • ETF will track BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and CRO with NYSE Arca listing planned
  • Sponsored by Yorkville America Digital with Crypto.com’s Foris DAX as custodian

Trump Media’s Truth Social has entered the crypto ETF race with a filing targeting top digital assets. The company submitted an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a “Crypto Blue Chip” ETF, expanding its move into digital finance.

The ETF would offer exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cronos. It targets investors seeking regulated access to crypto markets without holding tokens directly.

Truth Social plans to list the ETF on NYSE Arca, a venue known for hosting crypto-linked funds. Yorkville America Digital will sponsor the fund. Foris DAX, a Crypto.com affiliate, will serve as custodian.

ETF Portfolio and Allocation Strategy

The Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF will passively track five cryptocurrencies. The initial allocation sets Bitcoin at 70%, Ethereum at 15%, Solana at 8%, Cronos at 5%, and XRP at 2%. These weights reflect each token’s market share and liquidity.

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The ETF will issue and redeem shares in blocks of 10,000, a common format for exchange-traded products. At launch, creations and redemptions will be processed exclusively in cash. The prospectus notes that “in-kind transactions may follow, pending regulatory approval.”

The ETF will be benchmarked using CF Benchmarks and CME indices pricing data. Rebalancing will occur quarterly to maintain target weightings. Any future changes to allocations will require SEC amendments and additional approval processes.

Sponsorship and Operational Infrastructure

Yorkville America Digital is listed as the fund sponsor and brings prior experience from earlier ETF filings tied to Truth Social. The firm also backs Truth Social’s standalone Bitcoin ETF and Bitcoin-Ethereum hybrid ETF proposals, which remain under SEC review.

Foris DAX Trust Company, part of the Crypto.com ecosystem, will act as the fund’s custodian and liquidity agent.

The fund will be structured as a Nevada business trust and will function to mirror the performance of its underlying crypto assets. The custodian will manage the safekeeping of digital assets and handle secure storage and transaction management. Liquidity operations will ensure the ETF trades in line with its net asset value.

The filing also verifies that any subsequent amendment in the asset allocations must undergo SEC review and formal amendment.

This guarantees transparency and regulation in the development of the fund. This submission also indicates the current strategy of Truth Social to expose retail and institutional investors to crypto via mainstream financial platforms.

Broader Strategy and Industry Context

The filing of Truth Social is also part of its overall strategy to create a digital asset-based investment franchise. It follows the company’s other S-1 filings for a spot Bitcoin ETF and a dual Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, signaling an aggressive approach to crypto finance.

These filings are consistent with the Trump administration being more amenable to regulations of digital assets.

Source | Sec.gov

The SEC recently acknowledged the dual-asset ETF application, triggering the official review timeline. This momentum suggests the agency may accelerate reviews of crypto-related ETFs amid rising demand. Truth Social appears positioned to benefit from this policy shift and aims to be at the forefront of crypto ETF offerings.

Increased interest in regulated crypto investment products is also represented by competitor filings by Grayscale, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and REX Shares. Several of these firms are applying for ETFs focused on tokens like Dogecoin, Cardano, Solana, and Litecoin. The Truth Social ETF may stand out due to its direct brand alignment with the Trump Media and “America First” narrative.

Cronos, one of the fund’s tracked assets, has faced scrutiny after Crypto.com approved a controversial reissuance of 70 billion CRO tokens. Nonetheless, its presence indicates the strategic fit of Truth Social with the Crypto.com ecosystem. That relationship is further reinforced by Foris DAX’s role in managing the ETF’s backend.

The filing indicates that Truth Social intends to increase its presence in online markets. The ETF would offer investors a diversified, regulated entry point into blue-chip crypto assets through traditional financial infrastructure if approved.

godfrey mwirigi
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Cryptocurrency Journalist

Godfrey Mwirigi is a cryptocurrency journalist who contributes markets and crypto coverage to The Market Periodical. A Nairobi-based writer, he has reported on digital assets for crypto outlets including MetaNews, where his work has covered Bitcoin ETFs, exchange security incidents and on-chain data. His reporting spans Bitcoin and altcoin analysis, ETF flows and broader blockchain developments.

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PublishedJuly 8, 2025 10:15 pm
Last updatedJuly 8, 2025 8:23 pm
Written bygodfrey mwirigi, Cryptocurrency Journalist
ReviewedFact-checked by the TMP editorial desk

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Disclaimer. Informational only, not financial advice. Crypto, forex and stocks are volatile, high-risk assets — always do your own research and consult a qualified adviser.

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