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A Trump-Themed Token Soars, Then Dives 95% After His Son Dashes Hope the Former President Backed It

The debacle underscores the wild world of memecoin markets, where grifts and rug pulls abound.

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Donald Trump-Themed DJT Token Slumps 90%

Trump-themed DJT token, issued by Martin Shkreli dove 90%. The token plummeted after a single wallet sold $2 million worth in one transaction reducing its market cap to $3 million from $55 million. Martin Shkreli claimed he and Barron Trump created the token but denied that he held any tokens or keys. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."

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Le jeton « DJT » à l’effigie de Trump, émis par Martin Shkreli, chute soudainement de 90 %

Un seul portefeuille a vendu pour 2 millions de dollars du jeton plus tôt mardi, provoquant une chute de la capitalisation boursière de 55 millions de dollars à 2 millions de dollars presque instantanément.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Токен «DJT» с тематикой Трампа, выпущенный Мартином Шкрели, внезапно упал на 90%

Ранее во вторник один кошелек продал токены на сумму 2 миллиона долларов, в результате чего рыночная капитализация практически мгновенно упала с 55 миллионов долларов до 2 миллионов долларов.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Trump-Themed ‘DJT’ Token, Issued by Martin Shkreli, Suddenly Dives 90%

A single wallet sold $2 million worth of the token earlier Tuesday, causing market capitalization to fall from $55 million to as low as $2 million almost instantly.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Il token “DJT” a tema Trump, emesso da Martin Shkreli, crolla improvvisamente del 90%

Martedì mattina, un singolo portafoglio ha venduto token per un valore di 2 milioni di dollari, facendo crollare la capitalizzazione di mercato da 55 milioni di dollari a soli 2 milioni di dollari quasi istantaneamente.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Token ‘DJT’ com tema Trump, emitido por Martin Shkreli, cai repentinamente 90%

Uma única carteira vendeu US$ 2 milhões em tokens na terça-feira, fazendo com que a capitalização de mercado caísse de US$ 55 milhões para US$ 2 milhões quase instantaneamente.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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El token “DJT” con temática de Trump, emitido por Martin Shkreli, cae repentinamente un 90%

Una sola billetera vendió $2 millones en tokens el martes temprano, lo que provocó que la capitalización de mercado cayera de $55 millones a tan solo $2 millones casi instantáneamente.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Токен «DJT» на тему Трампа, випущений Мартіном Шкрелі, раптово падає на 90%

Раніше у вівторок один гаманець продав токен на 2 мільйони доларів, що призвело до майже миттєвого падіння ринкової капіталізації з 55 мільйонів доларів до 2 мільйонів доларів.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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Trump-Themed 'DJT' Token, Inisyu ni Martin Shkreli, Biglang Sumisid ng 90%

Nagbenta ang isang wallet ng $2 milyon na halaga ng token noong nakaraang Martes, na naging sanhi ng pagbagsak ng market capitalization mula $55 milyon hanggang sa kasing baba ng $2 milyon halos kaagad.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli on the left points as he exits a courthouse (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)