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Crypto Whale Nets $8 Million from TRUMP Meme Coin Surge
A crypto whale has capitalized on the recent MAGA (TRUMP) meme coin surge, netting an impressive $8 million profit.
This development followed the buzz in the crypto market surrounding the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump yesterday.
Trump Assassination Attempt Sparks the Crypto Market Movement
On-chain tracking platform Lookonchain recently reported that a wallet suspected to belong to the renowned crypto trader Gigantic-Cassocked-Rebirth (GCR) deposited 1.08 million MAGA (TRUMP) meme coins into the BTSE Exchange. On-chain data reveals that the transfers started around seventeen hours ago. These tokens are valued at approximately $8.85 million.
Read more: 7 Hot Meme Coins and Altcoins that are Trending in 2024
This wallet spent 540,700 USDT to acquire TRUMP at an average price of $0.5 per coin between November 22 and December 4, 2023. Assuming the trader capitalized when the coin’s market price nearly hit $8, Lookonchain estimates the profit to be roughly $8.3 million.
However, at the time of writing, the price of TRUMP has stabilized. BeInCrypto data shows it is currently trading at $7.68, down by 9.81% in the last 24 hours.
BeInCrypto reported a significant surge in TRUMP’s price following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump on Sunday. During his campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was shot in the back of the head, with the bullet piercing the upper part of his right ear. Amidst the chaos, Secret Service agents swiftly moved Trump off the stage to a nearby medical facility.
Despite the severity of the attack, Trump managed to pump a defiant fist into the crowd. The gesture sparked widespread enthusiasm, and many see it as a display of courage. This moment also garnered support from several public figures, including tech tycoon Elon Musk.
The incident’s ripple effects extended beyond the TRUMP meme coin. Bitcoin (BTC) also saw a notable increase following the shooting attack, rising from $59,000 to over $60,000. Blockchain intelligence platform Santiment observed that Trump’s recent favorable comments about the crypto industry have likely influenced the crypto community’s positive reaction.
“The crypto community has generally shown bullish responses to pro-Trump news due to his recent pro-crypto comments. Surviving an assassination attempt is perceived as pro-Trump news, hence the bullish response,” it said.
In the latest development, David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, shared the former president’s current condition. Bailey confirmed via X (Twitter) that Trump’s team is optimistic about his recovery and planned appearance at the Bitcoin Conference 2024.
“He is in good spirits and excited to see you all in Nashville and deliver a speech that is heard around the world,” he wrote.
Trump’s resilience post-incident appears to bolster his electoral prospects. Data from the prediction market platform Polymarket indicates his chances of winning the upcoming November election have risen from 60% to 71%, an 18.33% increase in just two days.
Read more: How Can Blockchain Be Used for Voting in 2024?
However, Trump’s changing stance on crypto remains a topic of discussion. During his previous presidency, Trump was openly critical of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. This shift raises questions about his sincerity and potential policy changes if he returns to power.
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WisdomTree Europe Launches XRP ETP
ETF issuer WisdomTree’s European division just announced a new ETP based on XRP. This product is currently available in four EU countries, which has led XRP’s price to jump slightly.
ETPs are a common issuer strategy to earn revenue without ETF approval, but Europe will not necessarily approve one even if the US does so.
WisdomTree’s XRP ETP
WisdomTree, one of the Bitcoin ETF issuers in the US, announced that its European branch is offering an exchange-traded product (ETP) based on XRP. This new product is currently available in Germany, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands. A growing number of issuers have filed for an XRP ETF, but WisdomTree is taking a slightly different tack.
“The WisdomTree Physical XRP ETP offers a simple, secure, and low-cost way to gain exposure to XRP, one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Backed 100% by XRP, XRPW is the lowest-priced XRP ETP in Europe, providing direct spot price exposure,” the announcement claimed.
The possibility of an official XRP ETF is growing with the current bull market, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse considers it “inevitable.” Still, it hasn’t happened yet, and ETP offerings allow issuers to somewhat address customers’ requirements. BitWise, which has also filed for an XRP ETF in the US, recently acquired a European ETP issuer to enter the same market.
WisdomTree, however, is no stranger to this market strategy. In May this year, it won approval to offer ETPs based on Bitcoin and Ethereum to British investors.
The UK has not yet approved a full ETF for either of these assets, but WisdomTree still gained market access. Even a fraction of the XRP market could also prove lucrative; the asset’s value spiked today.
WisdomTree Europe’s strategy page does not describe any further actions upon full approval. Even if the US approves an XRP ETF under the SEC’s new leadership, that won’t necessarily benefit WisdomTree’s European branch. For now, these ETPs built on XRP will have to suffice for this market.
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Rallies 10% and Targets More Upside
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,220 zone. ETH is rising and aiming for more gains above the $3,350 resistance.
- Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,220 and $3,300 levels.
- The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,385 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Regains Traction
Ethereum price remained supported above $3,000 and started a fresh increase like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,150 and $3,220 resistance levels.
The bulls pumped the price above the $3,300 level. It gained over 10% and traded as high as $3,387. It is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,350 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The first major resistance is near the $3,385 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,420. A clear move above the $3,420 resistance might send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,650 resistance zone or even $3,880.
Another Decline In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,300 level. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone.
A clear move below the $3,250 support might push the price toward $3,220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,150 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,050.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,250
Major Resistance Level – $3,385
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Rallies 10% and Targets More Upside
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,220 zone. ETH is rising and aiming for more gains above the $3,350 resistance.
- Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,220 and $3,300 levels.
- The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,385 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Regains Traction
Ethereum price remained supported above $3,000 and started a fresh increase like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,150 and $3,220 resistance levels.
The bulls pumped the price above the $3,300 level. It gained over 10% and traded as high as $3,387. It is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,350 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The first major resistance is near the $3,385 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,420. A clear move above the $3,420 resistance might send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,650 resistance zone or even $3,880.
Another Decline In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,300 level. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone.
A clear move below the $3,250 support might push the price toward $3,220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,150 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,050.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,250
Major Resistance Level – $3,385
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