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Trump’s $TRUMP Coin Faces Senate Probe as Data Reveals Massive Losses for Retail Investors

Chainalysis data shows 764,000 wallets are in the red, while 58 wallets have reaped $1.1 billion in gains, prompting ethical and regulatory scrutiny.

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Overview

  • The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has launched a probe into the $TRUMP coin’s ownership structure, revenue model, and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Chainalysis reports that 764,000 wallets have incurred losses, while 58 wallets have collectively earned $1.1 billion in profits from the token.
  • The $TRUMP coin’s market cap has stabilized at $2.17 billion, with only 20% of the supply in circulation and 80% locked under Trump Organization control.
  • Trading fees embedded in the token’s code have funneled $324 million to wallets linked to the project’s creators since January 2025.
  • The project’s ties to foreign investors, including a UAE state fund and crypto mogul Justin Sun, have raised additional regulatory concerns.