Trump’s Luxury Watch Gift to Justin Sun Triggers $320M Surge in TRX Trading Volume
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Key Takeaways: Justin Sun received a Trump Golden Tourbillon watch at a private U.S. event, stirring massive buzz in the crypto world. TRX trading volume soared 8.5% to $320 million within two hours post-announcement. Sun’s proximity to political elites may signal deeper crypto–policy alignments in the U.S. TRON founder Justin Sun has once again captured headlines—this time not with a crypto partnership or product launch, but with a luxury watch handed to him personally by Donald Trump. The symbolic gesture, made at a high-profile U.S. event, is being seen as more than a simple gift—it’s a strategic moment blending politics, influence, and market response. Read More: Justin Sun Sparks Market Frenzy After SpaceX Visit and Bizarre Banana-to-Sun Tweet A Golden Gesture, A Loud Signal Sun took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a photo of the Trump Golden Tourbillon watch he was awarded. While the event appeared private and ceremonial, the message it sent to the crypto community was loud and clear: crypto leaders are entering elite political circles. I was awarded a Trump Golden Tourbillon watch by Trump! pic.twitter.com/CCYGQ6FMPA — H.E. Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) May 23, 2025 Although the Trump-branded watch is primarily a symbol of prestige, it also points to a broader shift in how blockchain innovators are increasingly seen not just as tech founders, but as influencers of economic and regulatory discourse. Trump reportedly praised Sun’s team as “destined to achieve great things,” a nod to crypto’s youth-driven innovation and early-adopter mentality—qualities Trump has highlighted in his recent pivot toward digital assets during his pre-election campaign trail. Market Response: TRX Trading Spikes After Tweet Price and Volume Reaction Within Hours Shortly after Sun’s tweet at 10:00 AM UTC on May 23, 2025, TRX showed immediate price action: TRX Price Movement: Rose from $0.115 to a high…
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