Crypto: Justin Sun Injects $100M Into TRUMP
The founder of Tron announces a $100 million purchase in TRUMP memecoins. This is not a gamble. It is a political maneuver and a clear message sent to the crypto ecosystem.
In Brief
- The founder of Tron announces a massive $100 million investment in the TRUMP memecoin.
- This rapprochement with the Trump universe could also give him an advantage regarding his legal troubles with the SEC.
- Behind this gesture, Sun redefines crypto as a lever of influence, far beyond speculation.
TRON and TRUMP: an explosive fusion between crypto and politics
On X, Justin Sun confirmed his massive commitment to the TRUMP memecoin. He believes that TRUMP and TRON together represent the future of crypto.
TRUMP, initially launched on Solana, has just been connected to the Tron ecosystem thanks to LayerZero. Immediate result: a significant price increase (+6%), explosive transaction volume (over $500 million), and boosted global visibility. But beyond the numbers, it is the symbol that strikes: a bridge is being built between the populist memecoin world and the solid DeFi infrastructures.
Sun is not betting on a token: he is betting on an ideology, on a community ready to make crypto a political banner.
The strategic shadow of a presidential dinner
This rapprochement between Sun and the Trump universe isn’t new. Behind the scenes, everything accelerated after Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The founder of Tron then began injecting tens of millions into World Liberty Financial, a project with patriotic undertones, largely supported by the Trump sons.
Cherry on the cake: Justin Sun was invited to a very private dinner at the Trump National Golf Club. He paraded there with a TRUMP watch valued at $100,000. And according to his own statements, he is currently the largest holder of TRUMP, with over $19 million in tokens.
This link between the two men has become more and more tangible, even strategic. On one side, Trump gains a megaphone on the crypto field; on the other, Sun gains significant political support just as his entanglements with the SEC are being frozen.
Crypto, power, and immunity
What must be understood is that this operation goes far beyond a simple speculative investment. Justin Sun, currently under several SEC accusations for illegal sales of TRX and BTT tokens, could well be playing his trump card. He is trying to get closer to power to obtain a regulatory crisis exit.
The SEC, restructured under the Trump administration, has been much more lenient toward certain crypto projects. Indeed, a motion to suspend the proceedings is currently under discussion, supported by both parties. In other words, Sun is turning the TRUMP coin into political currency. And on the other hand, Trump continues to earn millions thanks to his crypto company World Liberty Financial and his personal memecoin.
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