|

TRUMP booms, debuts on exchanges like ChangeNOW and prepares for Coinbase and Binance listings

The TRUMP token, now recognized as the official meme coin of the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump, has become the talk of the town with its eye-popping market launch. 

Since late Friday, January 17, TRUMP has spiked over 11x, surpassed $14 billion in market capitalization, and secured a spot in CoinMarketCap’s top 20, overtaking established altcoins like Polkadot (DOT) and Litecoin (LTC).

At the time of writing, TRUMP's total trading volume is approaching $21 billion, as reported by CoinMarketCap. Impressed by the token’s astronomical two-day gains, investors have gravitated toward crypto exchange platforms like ChangeNOW, which has stayed ahead of the curve by adding TRUMP to its offerings. 

On ChangeNOW, which supports an array of over 500,000 trading pairs, the meme coin is accessible for fiat purchases and instant cross-chain swaps. Some of the most popular pairs include TRUMP/USDT, TRUMP/USDC, TRUMP/SOL, and TRUMP/MEW.

In addition to ChangeNOW, the token is available on other major exchanges, including Bitget, KuCoin, and Kraken. It is also listed on decentralized platforms like Raydium, Orca, and Meteora. 

Crypto giants Coinbase and Binance have also announced plans to list TRUMP, signaling strong support for the meme coin’s growth.

Coinbase revealed its plans to add the token via its Coinbase Assets X account on Sunday, although no specific timeline for the listing was provided. 

Meanwhile, Binance confirmed that trading for TRUMP will begin on January 19, joining other platforms where the token is already available.

However, earlier Trump-themed tokens have not fared as well. The Ethereum-based MAGA token, one of the first Political Finance (PolitiFi) tokens, experienced challenges in gaining traction on top exchanges. ByBit and OKX declined to list it, citing concerns about its politically charged nature, while Kraken did not respond to listing requests.

MAGA token prices have suffered, with its market cap plummeting from $158 million to $64 million over the weekend. After the launch of the official TRUMP token, MAGA’s price dropped sharply from $3.50 to $1.44. Still, the token has seen some recovery, climbing to $2.94, fueled by renewed interest in Trump-themed assets as the inauguration approaches.

With the official TRUMP token now supported by leading exchanges, it remains to be seen how the market will respond as the inauguration nears and PolitiFi tokens gain further attention.

Author

Mike Ermolaev

Mike Ermolaev

Independent Analyst

Mike Ermolaev is the founder of Outset PR. The agency helps tech companies, especially blockchain and Web3 projects, get the desired recognition thanks to its wealth of media connections. 

More from Mike Ermolaev
Share:

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Editor's Picks

Avalanche struggles near $12 as Grayscale files updated form for ETF

Avalanche trades close to $12 by press time on Wednesday, extending the nearly 2% drop from the previous day. Grayscale filed an updated form to convert its Avalanche-focused Trust into an ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bitcoin slips below $87,000 as ETF outflows intensify, whale participation declines

Bitcoin price continues to trade around $86,770 on Wednesday, after failing to break above the $90,000 resistance. US-listed spot ETFs record an outflow of $188.64 million on Tuesday, marking the fourth consecutive day of withdrawals.

Michael Selig assumes role as new CFTC Chair, what does this mean for crypto?

Michael Selig has been sworn in to serve as the 16th Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Selig was confirmed by the US Senate to head the commission last week, following his October nomination by the US President Donald Trump.

Crypto.com hires sports trader for event prediction market-making

Crypto.com plans to recruit a quant trader for the sports market-making team to buy and sell financial contracts related to these events. Opponents argue that internal trading desks put operators or their affiliates on the opposite side of customer trades. 

Orange Juice Newsletter – Smart insights by real people. Every day.

A free newsletter highlighting key market trends to help traders stay a step ahead. Daily insights on the most relevant trading topics, compiled by our experts in an easy-to-read format so you never miss an important move.

Bitcoin: Fed delivers, yet fails to impress BTC traders

Bitcoin (BTC) continues de trade within the recent consolidation phase, hovering around $92,000 at the time of writing on Friday, as investors digest the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious December rate cut and its implications for risk assets.