TRUMP Meme Coin Hits $10B Market Cap in 24 Hours, Lands on Exchanges for Instant Trading

The $TRUMP token, launched by President Donald Trump, took off in a big way within 24 hours of its debut on January 17, 2025.

Starting at just $0.18, it shot up to $33 after Trump urged his followers to grab their tokens before a 48-hour claiming window closed.

It’s now trading at $27.27, a slight dip from its peak but still up over 320% from its launch price. Early buyers saw massive returns—some turned less than $1,000 into over $300,000 in mere minutes.

On CoinMarketCap, $TRUMP has climbed to the 28th spot among all cryptocurrencies.

 

The token has spread fast, landing on over 10 exchanges so far, including big custodial platforms like Bybit and BingX, which shared the news on X. Trading volume has topped $9.6 billion, pushing its market cap close to $6 billion, and more exchanges are adding it by the minute.

Trump’s crypto stance

Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance during his first term has provided a backdrop for the launch of the $TRUMP token. Supporters view it as an extension of his interest in digital assets, potentially signaling continued focus on cryptocurrency when he returns to office.