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Trump’s $TRUMP Token Skyrockets 442% in Global Launch

By RT Staff Reporters · January 19, 2025 · 2 min read

Donald Trump’s official meme coin, $TRUMP, has taken the cryptocurrency world by storm. The token’s value surged 442% within 24 hours of its global launch. Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Brazilian exchange, announced the listing of $TRUMP on its platform.

The coin’s market capitalization quickly reached $5.5 billion, with trading volumes approaching $1 billion in the first hour. Trump introduced the $TRUMP token on his social media platforms Truth Social and X.

He linked the launch to his recent election victory and upcoming inauguration as the 47th U.S. President. The token’s distribution structure allocates 80% to Trump-affiliated entities and 10% for public trading. This centralized approach raises questions about the coin’s long-term value and stability.

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Crypto experts warn of the extreme volatility associated with meme coins like $TRUMP. The token’s rapid price fluctuations highlight the risks involved in such investments. However, supporters view the launch as a positive sign for the broader cryptocurrency market in 2025. The coin’s success may reflect growing public interest in digital assets and blockchain technology.

Trump’s $TRUMP Token Skyrockets 442% in Global Launch

Trump’s embrace of cryptocurrency marks a significant shift in his stance on digital assets. He previously expressed skepticism about cryptocurrencies but now champions their potential. This change aligns with his campaign promise to make America “the crypto capital of the planet.” The $TRUMP token launch may signal a new era of political figures leveraging digital currencies.

The timing of the $TRUMP launch, just days before Trump’s inauguration, has sparked ethical debates. Critics question the potential conflicts of interest between governmental responsibilities and private business ventures. Supporters argue that the token represents a celebration of Trump’s political success and vision for America’s future.

Investors and crypto enthusiasts eagerly watch the $TRUMP token’s performance. Its success or failure could influence future political-themed cryptocurrencies and shape discussions on digital asset regulation. The coming weeks will reveal whether $TRUMP maintains its momentum or faces the volatility common to meme coins.

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Jul 25, 2026 · 23:24

Bitcoin · benchmark

64,403
+0.48%

L 64,311day rangeH 64,440

-45.40% over 12 months

Market breadth · 17 names

65% advancing

11 ▲ advancing6 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs

Ethereum

1,877

+0.89%

Solana

74.71

+1.12%

Gold

4,071

+0.60%

USD / BRL

5.08

-0.24%

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Instrument	Last	Change	YoY	Prev.	High	Low	Volume
BTC	64,403	+0.48%	-45.40%	64,098	64,440	64,311	13,715,646,464
ETH	1,877	+0.89%	-49.83%	1,860	1,879	1,873	4,276,718,080
SOL	74.71	+1.12%	-59.60%	73.88	74.81	74.43	875,319,936
XRP	1.10	+0.67%	-65.33%	1.09	1.10	1.10	574,879,296
BNB	569.43	+0.90%	-28.22%	564.34	569.72	568.44	782,363,328
ADA	0.16	+0.60%	-79.90%	0.16	0.17	0.16	138,676,896
DOGE	0.07	+4.07%	-69.28%	0.07	0.07	0.07	703,888,832
AVAX	6.78	+7.67%	-72.82%	6.30	6.79	6.74	348,360,704
LINK	8.39	+0.69%	-54.42%	8.33	8.39	8.37	137,482,592
DOT	0.82	+0.95%	-80.22%	0.81	0.82	0.81	39,877,656
LTC	46.68	+0.77%	-59.06%	46.33	46.68	46.48	161,636,592
BCH	209.17	-0.67%	-62.62%	210.58	209.81	209.11	73,979,968
TRX	0.33	+0.15%	+3.40%	0.33	0.33	0.33	375,520,608
XLM	0.18	-0.43%	-59.36%	0.18	0.18	0.18	67,731,488
HBAR	0.07	-0.69%	-74.85%	0.07	0.07	0.07	28,843,490
NEAR	1.79	-0.93%	-37.93%	1.81	1.79	1.79	76,332,800
ATOM	1.38	-0.68%	-70.99%	1.39	1.39	1.38	16,679,287
AAVE	92.31	-0.79%	-68.70%	93.05	92.31	91.96	126,376,448

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AVAX
6.78
+7.67%

DOGE
0.07
+4.07%

SOL
74.71
+1.12%

DOT
0.82
+0.95%

NEAR
1.79
-0.93%

BNB
569.43
+0.90%

ETH
1,877
+0.89%

AAVE
92.31
-0.79%

The session read

The Bitcoin rose 0.48%, with breadth positive — 11 of 17 names higher. AVAX led, while NEAR lagged.

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