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The Only Thing Driving Truth Social's Revenue Will Make You Close Your Eyes and Wish for Better Days
Futurism • • business
Key Points:
- Trump Media and Technology Group reported a 205% increase in third-quarter revenue, primarily driven by its "Truth API," which offers early access to posts for $60,000 to $100,000 per month.
- The "Truth API" service has attracted a small number of high-paying clients, including Wall Street firms like Susquehanna International Group, Jump Trading, and Bloomberg, raising ethical concerns about market advantages.
- Despite the revenue surge, total quarterly revenue was only $3 million, with Truth API contributing $1.3 million and Truth+ streaming service adding $523,000, indicating a limited customer base.
- The company reported a net income of $409.7 million, mostly from cryptocurrency holdings, rather than core business operations, highlighting potential instability in its business model.
- Trump Media's stock has declined sharply, hitting a low below $4.00 recently and falling 69% year-to-date, reflecting investor uncertainty following midterm election losses for Trump-backed candidates.
