In a surprising and bold move, President Donald Trump’s media company has teamed up with the popular crypto platform Crypto.com. Together, they’ve created a massive treasury worth $6.4 billion, and it’s all focused on a cryptocurrency called CRO.
They’ve decided to “lock away” a huge chunk of CRO tokens, which is about 2% of all that exist. This is a big deal because it means those tokens are taken off the market for a while. This news got investors really excited, causing the price of CRO to jump by 25% almost instantly! This partnership now makes them the single largest holder of CRO in the world. Experts are wondering if this could cause the price to climb even higher, especially as more people show interest in trading it. It’s definitely a story that has everyone in the crypto world watching closely.
The Nitty-Gritty of the Deal
Let’s break down how this big partnership actually works, Think of it like a handshake where both sides trade something of value. Trump’s company is buying $105 million worth of CRO tokens. That’s a huge chunk about 2% of all the CRO that will ever exist! On the other side, Crypto.com is investing $50 million into Trump Media’s stock. This new team has a pretty official name: the “Trump Media Group CRO Strategy.” They’re joining forces with a special company (called a SPAC) to soon be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the fun ticker symbol “MCGA.”
To get started, they have a massive war chest:
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$1 billion in CRO tokens
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$200 million in cash
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A huge $5 billion line of credit to go shopping for other investments later on.
And here’s the best part for investors, both partners have promised not to sell any of their tokens for at least a year. This “lock-up” period helps prevent a sudden sell-off and shows they’re in it for the long haul.
How Did the Market React? Let’s Just Say, Everyone Was Excited!
The news hit the market like a bolt of lightning, and everyone reacted quickly!
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For CRO: The price of the CRO token shot up by 34% almost immediately. Trading activity went absolutely wild, surging by a massive 700% as everyone wanted a piece of the action.
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For Trump Media: The company’s stock price also got a nice bump, rising 3.5%.
The CEO of Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, was thrilled. He posted on X that this was “a historic day for CRO,” pointing out that it’s a totally new kind of opportunity for people who invest in crypto.
– A historic day for $CRO. Trump Media Group CRO Strategy announced a $6.42b U.S. Dollar treasury play. See the press release for more info on the proposed Business Combination and important info about $YORK, $YORKW and $YORKU. Here’s what you need to know:
– A definitive… pic.twitter.com/kgMC1GEVHn— Kris | Crypto.com (@kris) August 26, 2025
So what’s the big plan going forward?
They’re putting a “flywheel” strategy into motion. Basically, they’ll use the funds in their giant treasury to buy even more CRO, hoping to increase its value over time. And for users like you and me? They plan to weave CRO into Trump Media’s social platform, Truth Social. Imagine earning rewards on the app that you can then convert into CRO to pay for cool perks and subscriptions. It’s all about making the token more useful in everyday digital life.
Why This Deal is a Really Big Deal
Okay, let’s talk about why experts are so excited about this partnership. It’s not just about the price jump, there’s some serious stuff happening behind the scenes.
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The Cronos network is booming! The total amount of money “locked” in its apps is sitting above $167 billion. That’s a huge vote of confidence in the entire ecosystem.
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The big players are making moves. Right after the news broke, large-scale investors started moving their CRO into special savings accounts . This is great because it takes more coins off the open market, which could help the price stay strong.
This is part of a bigger trend of companies treating cryptocurrencies like digital gold, similar to how MicroStrategy has invested billions into Bitcoin. This strategy can be a rollercoaster, but it’s often paid off big time when the market is up. However, all this excitement has a potential side effect. With so much CRO being locked away, if too many people try to bet against the price , it could trigger a “short squeeze.” In simple terms, that could force the price to shoot up even higher, very quickly.
Can CRO Trigger a Short Squeeze?
Analysts can’t agree on whether Cronos (CRO) is gearing up for a short squeeze. Data from CoinGlass shows open interest in CRO perpetual futures on Binance and Bybit has climbed to levels not seen since early 2025. At the same time, negative funding rates mean shorts are actually paying longs a classic setup for a potential squeeze. The supply lock reduces float, and if demand spikes from institutional FOMO, shorts could get burned,
The price timeline tells the story:
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Before the announcement: CRO hovered around $0.14.
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After the deal: It spiked to $0.196 on trading volume topping $325 million.
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Looking ahead: CRO could reach $0.30 by September, assuming adoption continues.
For now, CRO’s surge highlights just how fast sentiment can flip in crypto especially when short positions pile up against a rising tide of demand.
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