The TRUMP memecoin faces a pivotal event on July 18, 2025, with approximately 50 million tokens (25% of circulating supply) valued at $500-$520 million scheduled for unlocking. This significant supply influx could trigger heightened volatility across the memecoin market, as historical precedents suggest potential pre-unlock speculation followed by post-unlock corrections.
Justin Sun, TRON's founder, confirmed a $100 million TRUMP token purchase, declaring: "TRUMP is the future of crypto alongside the TRON blockchain. Let’s bridge communities and make crypto mainstream!" Meanwhile, Eric Trump revealed that WLF (a Trump-affiliated organization) will hold a "substantial position" in TRUMP for its treasury, though no official Trump team involvement exists.
Market analysts warn the unlock may prompt early investors to sell, increasing downward pressure on prices. Despite Sun's backing, no strategic measures have been announced to counter potential sell-offs. The event's ripple effects could extend to correlated assets like ETH and stablecoins, with regulators monitoring for consumer protection risks amid anticipated trading volatility.