TRUMP Token Holders Brace for April Bloodbath as $409M Unlock Looms

Edyme

March 31, 2025

Scheduled for April 18, the token unlock will inject $409 million worth of TRUMP tokens into circulation

The TRUMP token is facing heightened volatility ahead of a scheduled $409 million unlock on April 18, raising fears of a severe price crash. With the meme coin already down 86.1% from its January peak, the event has traders debating whether the market can withstand the added sell pressure.

Background

Initially announced through Donald Trump’s X and Truth Social platform, the TRUMP token made waves earlier in 2025 as the political figurehead embraced cryptocurrency amid his renewed presidential campaign.
Riding high on speculation, media buzz, and the prospect of pro-crypto policies, the token soared to an all-time high of $73.43 in January.
Since then, the token’s momentum has sharply reversed, with current prices sitting around $10.23—an 86.2% drawdown.
Scheduled for April 18, the token unlock will inject $409 million worth of TRUMP tokens into circulation, an event highlighted by a crypto trader Kaizen on X.
The unlock raises concerns of increased supply overwhelming demand, potentially triggering more aggressive selloffs and another leg down for the coin.

Why Should You Pay Attention?

Token unlocks of this scale often precede major price drops—especially when paired with already bearish sentiment.
TRUMP’s 14.7% decline over the past week has added fuel to fears that the unlock could drive the coin closer to its all-time low of $3.
With the token’s value already battered and market confidence fragile, this event could be a tipping point.
Investors, traders, and the overall crypto community are now closely monitoring how the unlock will play out—whether early stakeholders will dump holdings or if speculative buying might absorb some of the shock.
With TRUMP among the most politically visible meme tokens, its performance could also influence sentiment around similar assets.

Who Said What?

Crypto trader Kaizen, who highlighted the unlock, wrote:

“Nice $TRUMP unlock soon. Will short this to zero before the unlock. $409M unlock lol.”

X user SGL shared a macro view of the token’s unique market mechanics:

“When the largest players in a market are not profit-maximizers, markets can behave very differently than fundamental or technical analysis would lead one to believe. $TRUMP traders likely looking for favor, not max profits.”

Another X user Coolnyul speculated on timing strategies:

“Many will try to do it [short] a few days before as they would want to stay liquid as long as possible. Might be better to enter a bit early to front-run the masses.”

Tweetscount, another user on X summed up the surreal nature of meme coin dynamics:

“Bold of you to assume reality still applies to this market.”

Don’t think it matters if the team behind it dumps.
— Kaizen (@KAIZ3NS) March 31, 2025

Zooming Out

TRUMP’s rise and fall mirrors the lifecycle of many celebrity charged or hype-driven tokens—explosive growth, short-term euphoria, and eventual correction.
The April unlock may act as a stress test for both investor resolve and market structure.
Should the sell pressure overwhelm buyers, it could spark renewed debate around the long-term viability of meme tokens with little intrinsic value beyond brand recognition.
Yet even with bearish sentiment, the token’s future remains unpredictable. If new narratives or political headlines emerge in Trump’s favor—or if high-profile backers intervene—TRUMP could find new momentum. Until then, all eyes are on April 18.