Updated
Updated · Fortune · Jul 7
Trump Reaps $636 Million From $TRUMP as 988,905 Wallets Lose $3.81 Billion
Updated
Updated · Fortune · Jul 7

Trump Reaps $636 Million From $TRUMP as 988,905 Wallets Lose $3.81 Billion

3 articles · Updated · Fortune · Jul 7

Summary

  • Nansen data showed 988,905 of 1.48 million wallets that bought the $TRUMP memecoin were underwater by end-June, with combined losses of $3.81 billion.
  • Trump reported $636 million in income from the token, while Trump Organization affiliates hold about 80% of supply and collect transaction fees whenever the coin is traded.
  • $TRUMP traded at $1.68 on Tuesday, down 97% from its $75.35 peak, with gains concentrated among fewer than 500,000 early buyers who captured about $4 billion before the crash.
  • The memecoin has become part of a broader Trump crypto windfall: his latest disclosure showed $1.4 billion in crypto earnings last year, including $799 million tied to World Liberty Financial.
  • The White House said Trump is not involved in business decisions and denied conflicts of interest, even as the token's disclaimer says it is not an investment opportunity.

Insights

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