How Trump made more than $1B on crypto when most of his coin's investors lost money
Nansen said 988,905 wallets holding the token had $3.81 billion in losses, while about 5,000 early traders captured nearly $4 billion in gains.
- President Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin before his second inauguration, which reached a $15 billion valuation but later plunged 97% to $400 million, causing most investors to lose money.
- Trump's companies controlled 80% of the $TRUMP coin supply, and he earned over $526 million from transaction and licensing fees related to the memecoin and other cryptocurrency tokens partly managed by his adult children.
- Buyers of $TRUMP purchased the coin partly to support Trump and to gain access to exclusive events such as a black-tie dinner and VIP reception.
- Trump defended his earnings by citing stock market gains and stated that he authorizes his adult children to oversee his finances, claiming no direct involvement in the crypto investments.
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How Trump made more than $1B on crypto when most of his coin's investors lost money
Even as $TRUMP memecoin investors lost money, Trump reaped the rewards.
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