The price of Solana’s SOL token surged over 15% to $254.71 on Saturday following the launch of a Trump-themed meme coin, “Official Trump” ($TRUMP).
The coin, issued on the Solana blockchain, has already attracted over $5 billion in market capitalization, according to CoinGecko.
Market Reactions
Solana’s Performance: SOL rose nearly 23% earlier before settling at a 15% gain.
Ether’s Decline: Ethereum’s Ether fell 7% during the same period, highlighting shifting investor sentiment.
$TRUMP Coin: The meme coin debuted at $4.29 and skyrocketed 604% to $30.22 within hours.
Trump’s Growing Crypto Influence
The launch coincided with Trump’s “Crypto Ball” in Washington, celebrating his return to the White House.
The $TRUMP coin follows other Trump-backed crypto projects, including NFT collections and the DeFi platform World Liberty Financial.
Solana’s Rise in the Crypto Ecosystem
Solana, known for its speed and low costs, has become a hub for meme coins, DeFi, and gaming projects.
The network’s popularity has drawn attention from asset managers, with several ETF applications pending regulatory approval.
What’s Next?
As Solana approaches its all-time high of $264.56, industry leaders are watching how Trump’s pro-crypto stance will shape the market.
With Trump’s inauguration set to usher in potential regulatory clarity, the crypto sector is poised for further developments.
Stay tuned for updates on this rapidly evolving story.
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