TRUMP Token Supply Surges With April 18 Unlock—What’s Next?
TRUMP token investors are facing renewed pressure as the meme coin’s first major vesting unlock went live on April 18, releasing 40 million tokens into the market—roughly $309 million worth—at a steep 90% discount from its all-time high.
The sudden influx of tokens, which accounts for 20% of the current circulating supply, has triggered fears of intensified volatility and further price declines.
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Holders who bought near the TRUMP token’s peak price of $73.43—reached on Jan. 19, shortly after its launch—have already seen their positions plummet by 89.5%. In the past 24 hours, prices have fluctuated between $7.46 and $8.11, according to data from CoinGecko.
Why the TRUMP Token Unlock Matters
April 18 marked the first “cliff” unlock event for the TRUMP token—a sudden, one-time release of a significant portion of its supply.
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Although smaller, steadier unlocks are scheduled to follow, the initial cliff could dramatically alter supply-demand dynamics.
TRUMP token emission schedule (Source: GetTrumpMemes)
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimates that over 800,000 wallets are collectively nursing paper losses of around $2 billion since the token’s launch.
However, these losses remain unrealized unless holders choose to sell. The vesting unlock introduces a potential trigger for such sales, especially given the sharp price drop and the current illiquidity facing many early backers.
The newly unlocked tokens are reportedly allocated to the token’s creators and to CIC Digital LLC, one of the two Trump-affiliated entities that control a combined 80% of the token supply.
CIC Digital, an affiliate of The Trump Organization, was placed in a trust according to Trump’s 2024 financial disclosures. This entity also played a role in Trump’s earlier ventures into the NFT space.
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The second major entity, Fight Fight Fight LLC, is co-owned by CIC Digital and Celebration Cards LLC—a Wyoming-based company formed by entrepreneur Andrew Pierce. The name “Fight Fight Fight” references a slogan used by Donald Trump during a campaign rally incident and has since become a brand extension of his political identity.
Market Implications and Investor Sentiment
Unlock events are typically scrutinized for their impact on token prices, especially when large amounts of supply are introduced into the market all at once. In the case of the TRUMP token, the 40 million-token release represents a significant supply shock, with implications for short-term price stability and investor confidence.
Between April 19 and 21, a smaller but consistent release of around 493,000 tokens per day is expected, according to DropsTab. While this rate is more manageable than the initial cliff, the cumulative effect could still dampen demand if market sentiment remains bearish.
The unique combination of celebrity branding, political affiliations, and speculative hype has made the TRUMP token a high-profile meme coin.
However, this latest unlock serves as a stark reminder of the volatility and financial risk inherent in such tokens—especially those tightly controlled by centralized entities with large, vested interests.
Investors and traders are now watching closely to see how the market absorbs the influx of tokens. Any signs of mass selling could create further downward pressure, exacerbating the already sharp decline from TRUMP’s euphoric debut earlier this year.
