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Trump and Melania Cryptocurrencies Spark Controversy

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

The launch of Trump and Melania's tokens has incited discussions in financial circles due to their rapid value increase and manipulation allegations.

Token Launch and Value Surge

The TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins grabbed the crypto community's attention with their remarkable market performance. Trump's coin quickly reached a market cap of $15 billion, prompting suspicions of market manipulation soon after Melania's token launch.

You were right if you thought the smashing success of $TRUMP would make Trump greedy. He tried to double down with $MELANIA, but the market sees it as dilution.Jim Bianco

Analysts' Reaction and Price Impact

The introduction of $MELANIA led to a sharp 40% drop in TRUMP's value. Financial analysts called it a major error, criticizing the developers' approach to launching the tokens. Concerns over the potential release of other tokens further heightened market tensions.

This was the largest unforced error at this critical time.

Binance Listing and Consequences

Despite the controversy, the TRUMP token was listed on Binance, with trading set to begin on January 19, 2025. Restrictions were imposed requiring new users to complete a risk-awareness quiz every 90 days.

The saga of the TRUMP and MELANIA tokens highlights the importance of a cautious approach to cryptocurrency investments. The market remains vigilant about the unfolding events and potential repercussions for investors.

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