$TRUMP Memecoin Plummets 98% Wiping Out $3.8 Billion in Investor Losses
Investors in the cryptocurrency $TRUMP have suffered massive collective losses estimated at $3.8 billion following a severe crash since its launch. According to blockchain transaction analysis, 988,905 accounts registered losses by the end of June 2026, representing nearly two-thirds of the total investors who purchased the token.
The price of $TRUMP plummeted to approximately $1.69, down from an all-time high of $75.35, shedding nearly 98% of its value in one of the largest declines recorded for speculative digital currencies. US President Donald Trump had launched the coin just days before taking office in 2025, alongside his broader expansion into the crypto sector with another venture called World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), which has also experienced a notable drop in value recently.
Despite the extensive losses endured by retail investors, recent financial disclosures revealed that Trump generated $636 million from the $TRUMP token. This figure accounts for nearly half of his total revenue from cryptocurrency activities, which reached $1.4 billion over the past year, with the remaining $800 million coming from the World Liberty Financial project. These substantial gains have sparked widespread debate within the United States regarding potential conflicts of interest, particularly as the US administration adopts more favorable policies toward the crypto sector and eases regulatory constraints.
Concurrently, US regulatory policies have shifted toward a more relaxed approach for the crypto industry. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified that it does not classify entertainment-focused cryptocurrencies (memecoins) as securities under its supervision, while also halting several lawsuits that previously targeted companies operating within this space.
This sharp decline underscores the immense risks associated with investing in momentum-driven cryptocurrencies. While these digital assets can experience rapid, hype-fueled gains, they remain highly vulnerable to sudden crashes that can wipe out billions of dollars in investor capital within a short timeframe.