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- Despite his previous anti-cryptocurrency stance, Donald Trump is heavily invested in digital assets, specifically the meme coin MAGA (TRUMP).
- Other celebrities who have embraced cryptocurrency include Justin Bieber, Neymar Jr., Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart.
Trump takes the lead
The rapid development of the cryptocurrency industry over the past few years has seen more and more people joining the ecosystem in one way or another, with many high-profile figures investing in the asset class, including Donald Trump. It is an obvious one example.
According to Arkham Intelligence, the former president The United States holds more than $7 million in digital assets. 65% of his portfolio is Meme Coin MAGA (Trump).
Earlier this month, the token's price increased significantly, Reports Trump – who is challenging current political leader Joe Biden in the next presidential election – is leading in five of the six battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Arizona, Michigan, Georgia and Nevada.
Other assets in President Trump's portfolio include Ethereum (ETH), USDC, and Pepe (PEPE).
However, most of Trump's holdings may have been transferred by other members of the cryptocurrency industry – after all, he was once one of its most vocal critics. Recall that when he was the 45th president of the United States, he claimed: Bitcoin (BTC) and other currencies Based on On “thin air.”
Nevertheless, he Recently, his tone has softenedIn a statement, he said he could “make a living” from major digital assets. Explained They believe that this is the right choice for them. Agree The cryptocurrency industry has begun accepting donations in the form of digital currency while presidential campaigns have begun accepting donations in the form of digital currency.
Who else is part of the club?
Other notable people Who has it Cryptocurrency funds Justin Bieber The Canadian singer’s portfolio is now worth over $560,000, with ETH making up around 10% of the total.
Brazilian soccer star – Neymar Jr. – He holds over $66,000 in digital assets, with Ethereum (ETH) and Apecoin (APE) making up roughly 85% of his holdings. whole portfolio.
American television presenter – Jimmy Fallon – and Hollywood actor – Kevin Hart – It's also part of an ecosystem. The former holds around $140,000 worth of cryptocurrency, while the latter currently holds around $50,000 worth of the digital currency.
Interestingly, The aforementioned people We also deal with NFTs. Justin Bieber became a hot topic in January 2022. purchase Digital collectibles from the BAYC collection on sale for 500 ETH (approximately $1.3 million) at that time). But now, his NFT value almost $45,000, Represent A 96% loss (on paper, at least).
