Key Takeaways The official TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins saw massive price declines over the past couple of days, as Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.Bitcoin, on the other hand,

I believe the launch of TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins isn't an indictment of the crypto space but a fun way to show political support. Read my analysis.

Billions have already been wiped from the value of the latest cryptocurrencies, with experts warning of more volatility

Within hours, TRUMP skyrocketed in value, climbing from pennies to over $50, with a market cap over $10 billion. The coin now ranks among the world’s top 20 digital assets, attracting both investors and critics. Trump’s business arm holds 80% of the tokens, set to release gradually during his presidency.

Bitcoin, however, is a fundamentally different, hard asset. While the mania surrounding crypto often spills over into Bitcoin’s price movements, Bitcoin itself remains largely unaffected in the long term. It continues to progress steadily, and I believe we’ll see a full recovery soon.

"We write with deep concern about the decision by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to launch two meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, that allow them to earn extraordinary

Melania Trump launched her official token Sunday after Donald Trump launched $TRUMP late on Friday. Melania Meme Official Website / Screenshot First lady Melania Trump's meme coin plummeted to an all-time low after a major investor sold off $MELANIA tokens and reaped $42.