{
  "id": 18503178,
  "title": "Investors in Trump’s Crypto Coin Are Now Screwed Beyond Belief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/investors-in-trumps-crypto-coin-are-now-screwed-beyond-belief",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:19:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/future-society/trump-coin-crypto-investors-screwed-midterms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly one million investors who backed Donald Trump's cryptocurrency coin are now facing devastating losses, with the value of the token plummeting to its lowest point ever. The ideal moment to sell was January 2025, before a group of investors, known as whales, cashed out and caused the price to plummet. However, even yesterday's sale proved to be the most advantageous time to exit the investment. The token's price has since fallen to a mere $1.12, down from $1.70 before the crucial midterm elections. At one point during its launch, the market cap reached an astounding $72 billion, leading to a perfect storm for those who believed in the venture from the outset. It is apparent that some individuals still hold out hope for a reversal, but the current market cap stands at around $340 million. The initial surge in value was fueled by 21 strategic investors who managed to exit their positions early, pocketing a staggering $214 million and triggering the decline in the token's value. Notably, many of Trump's most ardent supporters have also been among the unfortunate investors who have suffered significant financial setbacks. According to a July report by the BBC, Trump amassed over $1 billion from all his crypto-related endeavors since returning to the White House in 2025, money taken from the very people who supported him during his political career.",
  "summary": "It can't get much lower than this. The post Investors in Trump’s Crypto Coin Are Now Screwed Beyond Belief appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "Nearly one million investors face devastating losses in Trump's crypto coin.",
    "Token's price fell to $1.12, down from $1.70 before midterm elections.",
    "Whales' early exit caused price decline, leaving investors with $340 million market cap."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}