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$300M Trump Token Unlock Triggers Interest in New Meme Coin Presales

Hyomi Song
Hyomi Song
Hyomi Song
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Hyomi Song
Hyomi is a freelance writer who is passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. She is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering widespread adoption within the industry as her writing captures how we interact with digital assets.
April 18th, 2025

The crypto market’s latest large-scale token unlock has sent shockwaves through meme coin holdings. As $300 million worth of Trump-themed tokens flood the market, seasoned traders are already turning to a new breed of deflationary contenders. Among these, CartelFi’s presale is seen as a strategic move against inflationary tokenomics. It utilizing single-sided staking features that turn idle memes into yield-generating assets. The rush to address supply gluts begins.

Trump Token Unlock 

Investors are making hasty withdrawals of 40 million Trump tokens, valued at over $300 million in a single day. This unlock, comprising 20% of the current circulating supply, is largely awarded to project insiders and Trump-affiliated organizations. Since January, the token has already lost more than 80% of its value, plummeting from highs above $70 to around $7.72 today. 

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The sudden increase in available tokens is expected to exert additional selling pressure, with many holders deciding to sell before further drops. On-chain data shows a diminishing base of unique holders, now at 637,000—down from 817,000 in January. As the unlock unfolds, traders brace for additional volatility and a possible wave of panic selling.

Shift in Market Toward CARTFI

CartelFi (CARTFI) has raised over $900,000 during its public presale. It has beat rivals by promising to turn meme tokens into cash streams through automatic burns. Unlike most meme coins, CARTFI’s mechanism leverages all protocol fees to buy back CARTFI. Half of those tokens are burned forever—shrinking supply and enhancing scarcity. This “earn and burn” method has made CARTFI’s presale one of the fastest-growing in DeFi, attracting interest from both retail traders and institutional investors across crypto forums and Twitter.

CartelFi’s presale is unfolding in 30 stages across 90 days. Each stage lasts for three days with prices increasing by 5% per phase. Early buyers locked in at $0.0251, but current prices have soared past $0.032 as demand rises. The protocol lets holders of meme coins like $PEPE and $SHIB stake without selling, receiving interest while preserving full exposure to their assets. 
A noteworthy feature is CartelFi’s “Columbian-grade” staking APY, giving up to 10,000% yearly returns through single-sided staking vaults. This high yield is attracting both individual and institutional investors. With multiple payment choices including ETH, USDT, BNB, SOL, and credit cards, CARTFI’s presale is quickly gaining traction as a unique approach to meme coin investing.

To learn more and to buy CARTFI, visit their official website.

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Hyomi Song
Hyomi is a freelance writer who is passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. She is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering widespread adoption within the industry as her writing captures how we interact with digital assets.