Donald Trump’s recent launch of the TRUMP memecoin has stirred debate in the cryptocurrency world, with both its meteoric rise and ethical questions taking center stage.
The coin debuted on the Solana network, skyrocketing by 30,000% before suffering a significant correction. Meanwhile, author Robert Kiyosaki expressed skepticism, describing the crypto sector’s shift towards speculative assets as undermining its potential as the future of finance.
Kiyosaki, known for advocating tangible assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin, suggested that memecoins like TRUMP reflect a troubling trend. Despite his concerns, TRUMP gained traction quickly, peaking at $75 before falling to $40. The drop coincided with investor interest shifting to MELANIA, another memecoin launched by incoming First Lady Melania Trump.
The coin’s structure, with 80% of its supply reportedly held in Trump’s wallet and no lockup period, has sparked criticism over potential manipulation. Platforms like Robinhood and KuCoin have still opted to list TRUMP, contributing to its partial recovery.
As Trump prepares to take office, his promises to promote crypto growth have raised questions about whether initiatives like TRUMP help or harm the industry. Critics remain divided on whether such speculative ventures detract from or contribute to crypto’s long-term legitimacy.
According to data shared by Wu Blockchain, over $5.8 billion in crypto options expired today, with Ethereum leading the action.
Ethereum surged 5.18% in the past 24 hours, crossing the $3,600 level and reaching $3,670 before going back to $3,590 at the time of writing.
XRP officially entered uncharted price territory on July 18, surging past its previous record to hit a new all-time high of $3.64, fueled by a powerful combination of U.S. regulatory progress, technical breakouts, and heavy whale accumulation.
BlackRock is seeking to enhance its iShares Ethereum Trust (ticker: ETHA) by incorporating staking features, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted Thursday.