#MEMEAct TRUMP Meme Coin Controversy (2025)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a meme coin called $TRUMP, which became one of the most controversial crypto events of 2025.
Key Highlights:
Launch & Revenue:
$TRUMP coin was launched on January 17, 2025, just three days before Trump’s second inauguration. It generated over $100 million in transaction fees within two weeks, reaching a peak price of $75.35 before crashing over 80%.
Investor Losses:
Over 764,000 wallets that bought the coin ended up losing money—estimated losses totaled nearly $2 billion.
