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Ryan Fournier and the Meme Coin Scandal: Accusations of Sharp Price Drop

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


Political activist Ryan Fournier, co-founder of Students for Trump, is at the center of a scandal related to a TikTok-themed meme coin. He faces accusations of causing the coin's value to plummet from $90 million to $5 million.

Fournier Defends His Actions

On Sunday night, Fournier tried to explain the situation on X, stating that he was approached by an individual named 'Asta,' who proposed creating a coin to support TikTok's comeback to the United States. Fournier received 50% of the TIKTOK meme coin's supply, and its value soared. At one point, his TIKTOK holdings were worth $19 million. However, when the price began to decline, he sold 505 million tokens for $700,000 in SOL. Fournier admitted his inexperience in crypto and denied deliberately causing the project's crash.

Community Reacts

When questioned about his actions, Fournier cited fear of the falling price as his reason for selling. However, his explanation did not quell criticism. Some accused him of deliberately draining the project's liquidity, pointing to blockchain data indicating his sell-off occurred during a stable period, suggesting his actions contributed to the price crash.

Background of the Scandal

The controversy unfolded against a backdrop of heightened meme coin activity. Donald Trump's official token, followed by a meme coin from his wife Melania, saw the Trump token's market value peak at $15 billion, outperforming Pepe and Shiba Inu. However, Melania's coin launch led to a significant drop in Trump's token value, triggering wider market losses.

The case of Ryan Fournier and the sharp drop in TIKTOK's value underscores the risks of investing in meme coins and participants' lack of awareness in the crypto market. Fournier's story raises questions about the need for greater oversight and responsibility in handling digital assets.

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