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Trump's $TRUMP Memecoin Plummets 50%, Investors Left Reeling

6/13/2025

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Trump's Memecoin Collapse

Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin, launched with much fanfare on January 18, has plummeted by more than 50% in just five months. Critics are raising eyebrows, alleging he’s cashing in on his presidency, especially since his organization holds a staggering 800 million tokens. Meanwhile, small investors are left grappling with heavy losses as the project rakes in over $350 million in fees.

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Trump's Crypto Ventures

In his second term, President Trump deepened his family's ties to cryptocurrency, unveiling ventures like a memecoin and a Bitcoin treasury via Trump Media & Technology Group. His initiatives, including World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin Corporation, have dramatically boosted his wealth, with crypto now representing around 60% of his net worth.

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Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis prompted a surge in cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, created by Satoshi Nakamoto, gaining popularity. By 2017, over 1,000 cryptocurrencies emerged. Donald Trump's recent ventures into digital currencies, including a memecoin, highlight a growing trend of political figures engaging in crypto, raising concerns about regulation and ethical governance, reminiscent of historical debates on financial integrity.

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Trump's Memecoin Collapse

Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin, launched with much fanfare on January 18, has plummeted by more than 50% in just five months. Critics are raising eyebrows, alleging he’s cashing in on his presidency, especially since his organization holds a staggering 800 million tokens. Meanwhile, small investors are left grappling with heavy losses as the project rakes in over $350 million in fees.

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