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End of PolitiFi? Whales Massively Dump TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens

Large holders are rapidly offloading meme-based political tokens TRUMP and MELANIA, locking in multi-million-dollar losses.

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Large holders are rapidly offloading meme-based political tokens TRUMP and MELANIA, locking in multi-million-dollar losses. According to Spotonchain on February 25, two major transactions alone resulted in over $40.4 million in losses within a month.

Once highly popular due to political campaigns, these tokens have lost a significant portion of their value, leading investors to question whether they can recover.

  • One major wallet, DNTpo, spent $30 million USDC to buy 13.98 million MELANIA but later sold them for $14.32 million USDC, realizing a $14.9 million loss (51% of the initial investment).
  • Another large address, EwkH5, sold 763,483 TRUMP for $9.47 million USDC, incurring a $25.5 million loss (72%) in just a month.
  • A third investor bought MELANIA for $10 million USDC but liquidated their position over the past two days, losing $3.37 million.

These sell-offs occurred amid a broader market decline, with Bitcoin dropping below $90,000, triggering mass liquidations. Whales are now exiting meme-based political tokens, reinforcing the bearish trend.

Over the past 30 days, TRUMP has plunged 50.7%, while MELANIA has crashed 62.53%, leaving the market in an extremely volatile state. Many traders and investors believe the growth potential for these tokens has been exhausted.

MELANIA to TRUMP Price Comparison Chart. Source: Coinmarketcap
MELANIA to TRUMP Price Comparison Chart. Source: Coinmarketcap

The End of the Meme Coin Era?

The sudden decline in PolitiFi tokens follows the LIBRA scandal linked to Argentine President Javier Milei. The token faced allegations of insider trading, severely damaging trust in the sector.

Castle Island Ventures investor Nic Carter stated in an X post on February 19 that the meme coin market has "cooked" for good, and recent events only confirm its corruption.

“Meme coins were once seen as a fair alternative to overpriced venture-backed projects. They were like a casino, but at least with the same rules for everyone. However, recent launches have shown that insiders always have the upper hand.” – Nic Carter.

TRUMP and MELANIA are now under intense pressure, and their future trajectory will depend on demand — which is currently fading fast.

This post is for informational purposes only and is not an ad or investment advice. Please do your own research making any decisions.

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