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The Official Trump (TRUMP) cryptocurrency has taken a significant hit in recent days, shedding over $100 million in market capitalization following heightened geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. According to CoinMarketCap data, the token’s market cap stood at approximately $1.867 billion on June 21, before reports emerged that a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber precision strike had targeted Iranian assets.  However, by June 22, market cap plummeted to $1.67 billion, marking a sharp decline of nearly 10.5%. While the token has since seen a modest rebound to $1.73 billion, the damage is clear: the speculative asset has lost considerable value in response to geopolitical stress. Trump market cap. Source: CoinMarketCap At the time of publication, TRUMP is trading at $8.66, down 14.32% over the past seven days, and over 32% from its monthly highs, a stark reversal from the parabolic rally that previously saw it surge past a $2 billion market cap. Retail FOMO meets real-world risk This retracement offers a sharp reminder of the fragility inherent in memecoins and personality-linked digital assets. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, which benefit from broader institutional integration and network utility, coins like TRUMP are deeply sentiment-driven, and in this case, potentially exposed to the headline risk of President Donald Trump’s name being linked to international military conflict. Moreover, the token’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $8.66 billion implies a vast disconnect between circulating supply and total potential issuance. With only 200 million TRUMP currently in circulation out of a 1 billion max, any future unlocks or liquidity events could add significant downward pressure to the price. A cautionary tale for political crypto The TRUMP meme coin’s recent volatility underscores the broader risks facing politically branded cryptocurrencies. Their price action is not only driven by hype and endorsements but also by macro events, legal…

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