Barron Trump’s soaring net worth has stunned many, as the 19-year-old has now become wealthier than his mother, Melania Trump. His financial rise has happened quietly but rapidly, placing him among the richest teens in the country.

He is currently studying at NYU’s Stern School of Business, one of the nation’s top business programs. Barron recently moved from Manhattan to the university’s Washington, D.C. campus to stay closer to his family in the White House while continuing his studies.

But even as a student, Barron already has a massive financial cushion. His involvement in the cryptocurrency world has changed everything. In 2024, he co-founded World Liberty Financial with his father and older brothers, stepping directly into the booming digital-asset industry.

After Donald Trump won the presidential election, the company’s value exploded. World Liberty Financial added more than $1.5 billion to the Trump family fortune. With Barron holding a 10 percent stake, he now has an astonishing net worth of $150 million. New investors poured in, including crypto figure Justin Sun, whose $75 million interest pushed sales even higher.

By August, the company had sold $675 million in tokens and secured major deals across industries, including one with healthcare firm Alt5 Sigma. Forbes estimates Barron’s wealth at three times Melania’s, breaking down into token sales, stablecoin profits, and assets worth tens of millions.

Despite his financial success, reports suggest Barron has had some difficulty adjusting socially at NYU. Still, his father insists he is doing well and settling into campus life.