Zinger Key Points
- On-chain data reveals large transfers of Trump-affiliated tokens to centralized exchanges.
- Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump deny involvement with the Trump-branded crypto wallet.
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Crypto projects linked to President Donald Trump's family are making notable moves, and traders are watching closely. Recent token transfers to major exchanges are fueling speculation that something bigger may be unfolding behind the scenes.
What Happened: According to Spot On Chain, multiple wallets associated with Trump-related crypto initiatives made significant transactions on June 4:
- The MELANIA team transferred 20 million MELANIA MELANIA/USD tokens (valued at $6.62 million) to Wintermute, following the announcement of a market-making partnership.
- Just hours later, a wallet tied to the OFFICIAL TRUMP TRUMP/USD token deposited 4.17 million tokens worth $46.97 million to Binance, OKX, Coinbase, and Bybit.
- Meanwhile, World Liberty Financial airdropped 47 units of its USD1 stablecoin to participants in its WLFI sale — distributing a total of $4 million.
These coordinated moves to exchanges have sparked debate on Crypto Twitter, with some speculating that insiders may have knowledge of imminent news or listings.
Why It Matters: The Melania Meme Coin confirmed its partnership with Wintermute, a leading crypto liquidity provider. This collaboration is expected to boost MELANIA’s liquidity and potentially its volatility, making it a hot watch for short-term traders and institutional players.
In contrast, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have publicly denied any involvement in the TrumpWallet.com project, despite its branding as the "first and only crypto wallet for true Trump fans."
Further raising eyebrows, Dune Analytics data shows extreme centralization in World Liberty's USD1 stablecoin, with one wallet holding 47.5%, another 36.9%, and a third 9.5%. This skewed distribution could pose risks to price stability and investor trust.
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