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$TRUMP, $MELANIA Tokens Plunge 60% as Trump Skips Crypto in Speech

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Mustafa Mulla

Meme coins tied to President Donald Trump (TRUMP) and Melania Trump (MELANIA) saw a huge surge in value before the inauguration, nearly doubling in just hours. However, these tokens have now taken a sharp downturn, with prices falling by 60% in just one day. The drop came after traders reacted to Trump’s decision to leave cryptocurrency out of his highly anticipated inaugural speech.

Here’s some insight into what went wrong.

Rise and Fall of Trump Memecoins

Before the inauguration, Melania’s MELANIA token reached a market value of $2 billion, peaking at $11.41. But after Trump’s speech, its value dropped dramatically to just $750 million, now sitting at $4.91—a near 54% drop.

This steep decline can be traced to two factors: Trump’s speech made no mention of cryptocurrencies or blockchain, and traders started selling off their tokens after the initial price surge.

Many in the crypto world were hopeful that Trump’s inaugural speech would touch on cryptocurrencies. Some speculated he might announce a Bitcoin reserve or introduce crypto-friendly policies. But when he didn’t mention digital assets at all, the market quickly responded with disappointment, leading both meme coins to tumble.

Trump Token Takes a Hit Too

The Trump token also took a hit. Its market cap fell from $13.72 billion to $8.27 billion, with the price now trading at $40.80 – a 28% decrease. Before the drop, trading activity was high, with $26.7 billion worth of tokens changing hands in just 24 hours, reflecting strong interest at the start.

Following Monday’s inauguration, traders who bet big on these tokens suffered a crushing $70 million in liquidation losses as the hype came crashing down.

Even with this decline, some experts remain hopeful. They think Trump’s future policies could support cryptocurrencies and help the market recover. 

This sudden drop may have shocked investors, but the volatile nature of the crypto world means that the next surge could be just around the corner.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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