Donald Trump acquires cryptocurrency through several distinct channels, separate from direct market purchases:
NFT Royalties: The primary source is the revenue from his "Trump Digital Trading Cards" collections. He receives a percentage of every secondary market sale, which is automatically deposited into his creator wallet, typically as ETH or WETH.
Airdrops: His public address continuously receives unsolicited tokens from various projects and individuals, either as a form of support or for publicity.
Campaign Donations: Separately, the official Trump presidential campaign acquires cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum through its political fundraising efforts.