News 
April 25, 2025 
6 min. 
TRUMP coin has surged 73%, fueled by the excitement around an exclusive gala dinner with Donald Trump. However, with token unlocks scheduled for July, investors could soon face unexpected risks.
Sharp Rally Reignites Market Attention
The Trump-themed cryptocurrency, Official Trump, launched on Solana in January 2025. It jumped from around $7.54 to a high of $15.47 on April 23, before settling near $13.20 by April 25.
Over the past week, TRUMP gained more than 73%, posting a 24-hour trading volume of $1.82 billion, making it the top performer among the 100 largest cryptocurrencies by market cap.
From Historic Highs to Steady Rebounds
TRUMP had previously reached an all-time high of $75.35 before President Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Enthusiasm cooled quickly, with prices dropping to $7.14 by April 7. Despite the recent rally, TRUMP still trades about 83% below its record high.
Gala Dinner Announcement Ignites Buying Frenzy
On April 23, the TRUMP team announced that the top 220 holders would be invited to a private dinner with President Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., on May 22.
“The top $TRUMP Coin holders will have a private DINNER WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP on May 22nd at the BEAUTIFUL Trump National Club in Washington, D.C. It will be a night to remember!” — @GetTrumpMemes
Following the announcement, whales accumulated aggressively, sparking a short squeeze and fueling TRUMP’s rapid price spike.
“A massive $TRUMP pump 🚀 — Whales quickly began buying after the dinner news dropped,” noted AMCrypto (@AMCryptoAlex).
Supply Lock Boosts Market Confidence
The team also delayed the scheduled unlocking of 40 million TRUMP tokens by 90 days, preserving the circulating supply at 200 million and reducing sell pressure.
“The tokens from the initial cliff and the next three months of daily unlocks will each be delayed by an extra 90 days. The era of $TRUMP has just begun!” — @GetTrumpMemes
Favorable Market Conditions Fuel Rally
Bitcoin’s surge toward $100,000 has revived interest in high-risk assets like meme coins. Bitcoin currently trades above $94,000 after an 11% weekly gain.
Dinner with Trump: Crypto’s Ultimate Golden Ticket
The promise of dining with President Trump has electrified the crypto community.
TRUMP token’s official team announced a formal gala dinner on May 22 for the top 220 holders, with extra perks for the top 25, including a VIP reception and a White House tour.
Eligibility depends on maintaining high holdings from April 23 to May 12, measured by a time-weighted average. Participants must pass background checks, follow anti-money laundering regulations, and attend solo — no guests allowed.
If Trump cannot attend, organizers will offer a limited-edition Trump NFT as compensation.
Leaderboard Highlights Top Holders
The leaderboard, updated live, shows “SUN,” reportedly linked to TRON founder Justin Sun, leading with 1.17 million TRUMP tokens worth over $14 million. Wallets labeled “CASE” and “MeCo” hold second and third place, respectively.
According to Nansen analytics, top wallets accumulated about 940,000 additional tokens within an hour of the announcement, highlighting intense interest.
Trump-Linked Entities Profit Through Trading Activity
TRUMP token’s value growth is strategically controlled by two Trump-affiliated groups: CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC.
Only 200 million out of the one billion total tokens circulate, while the rest remain locked for a three-year period. The delayed unlock has helped maintain market stability.
CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight seeded 100 million tokens into a liquidity pool on Meteora, a decentralized exchange on Solana. Every trade generates fees, a portion of which flows back to these Trump-linked wallets.
Reuters estimates that by January 30, liquidity trading fees had generated between $86 million and $100 million. After the dinner announcement, an additional $1.6 million was earned in 24 hours. The Washington Post estimates that total profits have reached around $312 million from token sales and $41 million from trading fees.
What Lies Ahead for TRUMP Token?
TRUMP’s momentum hinges on two near-term catalysts: the gala event and the ongoing delay in token unlocks.
Speculative excitement should continue as long as the circulating supply stays limited and the dinner remains a major draw. However, after the May 22 event and approaching the July unlock window, market conditions could turn.
The influx of new tokens may pressure prices, especially if trading volumes taper off. New investors should remember that TRUMP’s market cap reflects a limited supply, not full distribution.
Existing holders will need disciplined risk management. As event-driven hype fades, questions about long-term sustainability will likely resurface, making strategic positioning essential to protect gains.
