TRUMP Token Decreases by 90%, Erasing 2 Billion Dollars in Value

Everything started well for the $TRUMP token: a spectacular surge, public support from the former president, and promises of digital greatness. But just three months later, the rocket has fallen. April 18 marked a disastrous turning point with the unlocking of 40 million tokens. The result: a fall of 90% since the peak in January. A reminder that digital dreams can quickly turn into financial nightmares... especially when politics joins the party. In summary Unlock 40 million tokens $TRUMP, equivalent to 20% of the circulating supply. The token price has fallen to $8, far from the peak of $73.43. Entities related to Trump hold 80% of the total token supply. Experts have raised ethical concerns regarding the political and financial impacts of the project. TRUMP: A Brilliant Start, A Collapse Just As Rapid On January 19, 2025, the $TRUMP token peaked at $73.43. At that time, Donald Trump was preparing to become president once again, and his enthusiasm for cryptocurrency was undeniable. "I LOVE $TRUMP – IT'S AMAZING!!!", he wrote on Truth Social. The effect was immediate: excitement engulfed the market, wallets surged, and traders began to talk about a future dominated by the president's tokens.

But on April 18, the shock was cold: 40 million tokens — worth 309 million dollars — were released onto the market. The price collapsed. In one day, the value of the tokens fell below 8 dollars. Worse still, this release accounted for only 20% of the total supply. Many other unlock events are being planned… enough to shake the remaining holders. Behind the Scenes: A Vague and Very Complex Family Structure This token is also a family affair. Two entities hold 80% of the supply: CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC. Don't recognize those names? No surprise. They are directly related to the Trump universe. CIC Digital belongs to a trust controlled by the president's children. Meanwhile, Fight Fight Fight LLC is co-managed by CIC Digital and a company based in Wyoming. Even the name sounds like a campaign slogan shouted during an assassination: Fight! Fight! Fight!

All of this is still quite vague. According to Rob Hadick of Dragonfly: It is strange to have six different groups of people holding without knowing who is who. Even in the somewhat shady world of memecoin, this currency has set a record for obscurity in organization. The developers pocketed $350 million in profit, mainly by setting up liquidity pools that allowed them to sell their tokens for USDC. While investors lost $2 billion, insiders quietly took action. The President's Cryptocurrency Strategy? Between Boldness and Conflicts of Interest Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a champion of cryptocurrency. He established a strategic bitcoin reserve fund, signed decrees to regulate the sector, and actively promoted projects related to his family. An initiative by the president to manage... while still making a profit? "It is entirely a conflict of interest," said Ann Koppuzha, a professor of business law. It is difficult to argue with her.

The authorities declare that everything is monitored by an ethical lawyer. But seriously: when your name is recorded on the token and you sign the law that can increase the token's price, you need to have some courage to assert that everything is neutral. The strategy behind TRUMP seems to be built for long-term sustainability. The unlocking program lasts for three years. Tokens will be released in multiple batches, with hundreds of thousands each day at certain times. This could maintain continuous pressure on the price... unless investors decide to flee in droves before the next batch. In cryptocurrency, nothing is certain. While memecoins have shown remarkable potential for resurgence, this time $TRUMP will have to convince beyond the presidential image. The big question next: how far can decentralized finance be politicized without losing all credibility?