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Barron Trump Meme Coin Accused of Scam After Market Cap Plummets

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

A meme coin named after Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has been accused of being a scam following a sharp drop in market cap.

Accusations of Scam Involving Barron Trump Meme Coin

According to crypto expert Nick, the deployment and purchases of the Barron Trump meme coin were staged by linking it to popular addresses, creating a fake impression of official involvement from Trump's team. Initially, the coin's market cap rose to $400 million before plummeting to $84 million. Ford revealed that these transactions actually originate from the creator's wallet, named Barron PF, sparking doubts about the coin's legitimacy.

Suspicion Over Barron Trump's Involvement

Public figures like Martin Shkreli fueled the hype around the coin by linking it to Barron Trump's past behavior. Shkreli noted, 'It’s not about whether the coin is real or not, it’s the optics of it all. Clearly, the market believed it was real enough.'

Barron Trump's Role in Cryptocurrencies

The rise and fall of the BARRON coin follow Melania Trump's launch of her official MELANIA meme coin, leading to speculation about Barron Trump's potential entry into cryptocurrencies. For now, the BARRON meme coin continues to be surrounded by controversy.

Suspicions of scamming surrounding the Barron Trump meme coin persist despite its former popularity and association with the Trump family.

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