The TRUMP ($42.72) memecoin, launched by US President Donald Trump, has made a rapid entrance into the market. With a market value of $13 billion, this memecoin has generated significant buzz in just under a week. However, Trump made headlines with a surprising statement, revealing his limited knowledge about the developments surrounding the coin.
Trump: I Heard It’s Very Successful
In a statement to reporters about the TRUMP coin, Trump remarked, “I don’t know much about it; I only know I started it.” He humorously responded to reports indicating the coin generated several billion dollars by saying, “A few billion? That’s a small number for some names here.”
During his comments, Trump pointed to notable figures in the room, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son.
Trump Family’s Cryptocurrency Ventures
Although the TRUMP coin saw a rapid rise in its market value initially, it is currently trading around $8 billion. This success has been somewhat overshadowed by another development: First Lady Melania Trump’s announcement of her own memecoin, leading to market fluctuations. It is speculated that the supply of these two memecoins is primarily concentrated among close affili…
