$TRUMP
Trump’s meme coin ($TRUMP) as of April 25, 2025:
- Price Surge: $TRUMP spiked 50–70% on April 23 after an announcement that the top 220 holders would be invited to a private dinner with President Trump on May 22 at his D.C. golf club. The top 25 holders get an exclusive VIP reception and a special tour (initially hinted as a White House tour but later scrubbed from the website) .
- Market Volatility: The coin’s price briefly hit $15.47 but remains far below its January peak of $75. Current market cap is ~$2.5 billion, down from $15 billion at launch .
- Controversy: Critics, including lawmakers and ethics watchdogs, call the move a "brazen conflict of interest", as Trump-affiliated entities own 80% of the supply .
- Regulatory Loophole: The SEC exempts meme coins from securities rules, shielding $TRUMP from scrutiny .
The coin’s value may face pressure as 40 million locked tokens are set to unlock in 90 days.