Trump’s Crypto Holdings Reveal Memecoin Dominance in $6.1M Portfolio

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Vignesh S G

October 18, 2024

Data from Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analysis platform, shows that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has earned nearly $6.1 million from his cryptocurrency investments this year. As a pro-crypto advocate, Trump will compete against Democratic frontrunner Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election on November 5, 2024. Interestingly, a closer look at Trump’s crypto portfolio reveals an unexpected trend: the dominance of meme coins.

Curious to learn more? Read on!

Memecoins Shine in Trump’s Portfolio

According to Arkham Intelligence, meme coins make up at least 65% of Trump’s total crypto holdings. His portfolio includes nearly 579,290 TRUMP, 478.493 WETH, 210.345 billion TROG, 10.017 million FIGHT, 10.005 million MAAG, and 950,000 BABYTRUMP, among others.

What Is the Value of Trump’s Crypto Portfolio?

The total value of Trump’s cryptocurrency portfolio is approximately $7,915,735.66. In the past 24 hours, it has seen a rise of $283,720 (+3.58%). The top four cryptocurrencies by value in his portfolio are TRUMP, ETH, WETH, and TROG. Trump’s ETH holdings are currently worth $1.31 million, while TRUMP, WETH, and TROG are valued at $3.14 million, $1.23 million, and $1.03 million, respectively. Notably, the TRUMP coin has increased by +4.23% in the last 24 hours, with TROG seeing an impressive gain of +23.54%.

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A Crypto U-Turn?!

Trump’s views on cryptocurrency have changed significantly over time. He was once a skeptic, calling cryptocurrencies a scam, but he has now embraced them, especially since launching his presidential campaign. He has promised to dismantle the strict regulatory framework that he believes hinders the growth of the crypto sector.

In conclusion, Meme Coins are regarded as highly volatile coins. The high level of exposure of Trump’s crypto portfolio to Meme Coins indicates that the portfolio is heavily susceptible to even minor crypto market fluctuations.

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Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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