$TRUMP Coin: The Side Hustle That Just Spiked 50%

 

If you're hunting for a bold (and bizarre) side hustle, Donald Trump’s meme coin, $TRUMP, just made headlines again—this time with a price surge of over 50%.

So what happened? The coin pumped after news broke that the top 220 token holders will get invited to a private gala dinner with Trump himself on May 22. And if you’re in the top 25, you’ll be rubbing elbows at an exclusive VIP reception and special tour. Talk about high-stakes networking!

Following the announcement, $TRUMP shot up to around $14.70 before cooling off to $12.30, according to CoinMarketCap. That’s a decent pop, especially for meme coin enthusiasts looking to cash in on hype.

But let’s keep it real—$TRUMP is still far from its January high of $75, right before Trump’s inauguration buzz. And of course, not everyone’s thrilled. Critics are calling the whole thing “shameful,” questioning the ethics behind mixing politics and crypto.

There’s also been talk of an “unlock” event, where early investors might dump their coins (usually a red flag). But the official X account says that’s been pushed back 90 days, giving the coin a bit more breathing room.

Meme coins like $TRUMP are risky business—they rely heavily on online hype, influencer support, and moments like this gala dinner announcement. We've seen it before: last year, a coin tied to influencer Hailey Welch hit a wild $490 million valuation, only to crash to under $3 million. Brutal.

Still, Trump’s all-in on crypto now, even calling himself the “crypto president.” In March, he brought on VC David Sacks as an advisor for AI and digital assets, and floated the idea of a national digital asset reserve.

The Trump fam is deep in the crypto game too. Melania launched her own meme coin in January, and the whole crew is behind a fintech venture called World Liberty Financial. Meanwhile, Trump Media and Technology Group is teaming up with Crypto.com on investment products.

So whether you’re into politics, crypto, or just keeping your side hustle radar on, $TRUMP is one meme coin to watch—just make sure you know the risks before diving in.