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    Trump meme coin surges on promise of presidential dinner

    By Kayla ZhangApril 25, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Trump meme coin jumps over 50% after top holders offered dinner with the president.
    • The dinner is scheduled for May 22, with a VIP White House tour the following day.

    What happened: Meme coin market reacts to presidential invitation

    The Trump meme coin experienced a significant surge, increasing over 50%, after the top 220 holders of the token were promised dinner with the president. The event, titled “Have Dinner in Washington, D.C. With President Trump,” is scheduled for May 22, with a reception for the top 25 wallets. A “VIP White House Tour” is also planned for the following day. This announcement has caused the total value of $TRUMP coins in circulation to reach $2.7 billion, marking the biggest move of any cryptocurrency, outpacing others like Sui, which increased by 23%. The Trump coin debuted in January, shortly before the inauguration, and initially saw a market cap of $15 billion, fuelled by President Trump’s posts on social media platforms. Within days, however, it lost most of its value. The SEC has since clarified that meme tokens do not qualify as securities, effectively shielding the project from immediate regulatory scrutiny.

    The Trump meme coin’s price spike highlights the volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market and the influence of high-profile endorsements. The project’s website claims that 80% of the token supply is held by the Trump Organization and affiliated entities, with only 20% available for trading. The upcoming unlock of the first tranche of tokens, held under a three-year vesting schedule, could introduce significant liquidity to the market. This event may allow President Trump and project insiders to capitalise on the recent price increase. The SEC’s guidance on meme tokens not qualifying as securities has provided some clarity, though the regulatory landscape remains fluid. As with most meme coins, there is no underlying product or service, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of such projects.

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    Why it is important

    The surge in the Trump meme coin’s value underscores the impact of high-profile endorsements on cryptocurrency markets. The promise of a presidential dinner and a White House tour has significantly boosted the coin’s value, highlighting the influence of celebrity and political figures in driving market sentiment. The SEC’s clarification that meme tokens are not securities has provided some regulatory certainty, though the long-term implications remain uncertain. The upcoming unlock of tokens held by insiders could introduce additional volatility, as it may lead to a significant increase in supply. This event serves as a reminder of the speculative nature of meme coins and the importance of regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency space.

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    Kayla Zhang

    Kayla is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied English language studies at University of Malaya. Contact her at K.Zhang@btw.media.

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