Trump’s meme coin may be all fun and games for crypto traders, but legal experts say the unprecedented move could have serious consequences.

A new meme coin launched by President-elect Donald Trump on Friday has a market capitalization of about $9 billion—after hitting a peak of over $15 billion early Sunday—marking Trump’s latest venture into cryptocurrency and merchandise sales in the lead-up to his inauguration.

TRUMP meme coin has sharply declined from its highs but stays relevant in the market. Investors remain hopeful for a rebound and long-term growth.

According to a disclaimer on the Trump Meme website, Trump Organization-affiliated entities hold 80 percent of the cryptocurrency, and will earn profits from the "trading revenue" generated through sales.

The Trump Meme Coin ($TRUMP) launched on Jan. 17, 2025, and can be purchased using a credit or debit card or cryptocurrency. Here’s where to buy it.

President Donald Trump and the first lady released their own cryptocurrencies. Experts compare them to Beanie Babies and Dogecoin.

The soon-to-be First Lady introduced $MELANIA on Sunday, after which her husband's meme coin saw a significant price drop.

Donald Trump launched $TRUMP, a meme coin that surged over 300% in value. Critics question its legitimacy, while supporters see it as a bold step aligning with Trump's pro-crypto vision.

President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump have begun selling new cryptocurrencies. Named $TRUMP and $MELANIA, the projects are meme coins, a type of crypto whose value is

Donald Trump has launched a new meme coin, according to posts from his X and Truth Social accounts last night. The posts, which have come just days before Trump’s inauguration, were initially met with suspicion by many that his accounts had been hacked.

Donald Trump's TRUMP token is down Thursday as daughter Ivanka takes aim at an unofficial Solana meme coin named after her.

Critics said the Trump meme coin could be a dangerous way for special interests and foreign governments to try and buy influence with the president.