Zinger Key Points
- A crypto whale’s second major investment in the TRUMP meme coin resulted in a $21 million loss, wiping out prior profits.
- While some traders label TRUMP a "low beta bleeding coin," others believe it will soon reach new all-time highs.
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The Trump TRUMP/USD meme coin has plunged 42.6% in the past week, following Donald Trump's tariff announcement—a sharp reversal for the high-flying meme crypto.
What Happened: According to Lookonchain, a whale who had pocketed $11.8 million in TRUMP gains in mid-January reinvested his profits, only to see the trade turn against him.
The whale spent $33.9 million to acquire 766,083 TRUMP at an average price of $44.25, only to suffer a $21 million loss as prices collapsed.
This move erased not only their entire profit but also $9 million of the original capital.
Despite this steep drop, data from Merkle Science and Chainalysis, cited by Reuters, shows TRUMP having generated $100 million in trading fees in less than two weeks, highlighting continued high-volume activity.
Once the best-performing meme coin before the tariff news, TRUMP has now lost nearly 50% of its total valuation in just days.
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What's Next: Trader Johnny believes buying TRUMP under $20 will be seen as a bargain in the coming months, predicting that it will ultimately reach new all-time highs.
Rodney, another crypto trader, notes that despite the crash, TRUMP still holds the fourth position among meme coins, urging investors to stay patient for a recovery.
Trader Viktor argues that while the TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins were attractive short hedges, the risk/reward dynamics have now shifted.
He describes TRUMP as a low beta bleeding coin with many underwater bagholders, but also points out that liquidity is so thick that volatility has decreased.
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