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PoliFi Tokens Recover as Alleged Trump-DJT Link Fails to Materialize

By Vy Tran | June 26, 2024
PoliFi tokens have bounced back into positive territory following a tumultuous period where they initially plummeted by more than 10%, sparked by allegations linking the DJT token to the Trump campaign.

Recent developments have cleared the air as no substantial evidence emerged to support claims of involvement by the Trump campaign or family in the DJT token.

Martin Shkreli persists in asserting some level of involvement, but the broader market sentiment has shifted positively following a series of refutations from individuals associated with Donald Trump, albeit not directly from his campaign, regarding any official ties to the DJT token.

Popular PoliFi tokens like TRUMP, TREMP, and Boden have not only recovered from their losses but have surged ahead. According to CoinGecko data, TRUMP has seen a 24% increase over the past 24 hours, TREMP on Solana has risen by 20%, and BODEN, themed around Joe Biden, has soared by more than 45%. The entire PoliFi sector reflects a robust 14% rise, signaling renewed investor confidence.

Market observers attribute these gains to a growing consensus that the DJT token lacks credible connections to Trump’s presidential campaign or his family. A Polymarket contract querying the authenticity of DJT resolved negatively, though the outcome remains under dispute. Similar contracts questioning Barron Trump’s purported involvement also resolved negatively amid ongoing scrutiny.

Despite these controversies, the DJT token itself has surged by over 30% in the past 24 hours.

Investigations, including one conducted by ZachXBT, have pointed to Martin “Pharma Bro” Shkreli, a convicted felon, as a central figure behind the DJT token—a claim Shkreli has corroborated. Shkreli continues to assert that Barron Trump participated in the project, a claim refuted by insiders and close figures to Trump.

While the Trump campaign has not issued an official statement regarding the DJT token, sources from DL News indicate no formal association.

Roger Stone, a prominent Republican consultant and ally of Trump, echoed these sentiments, confirming no official ties to the token project and denying Barron Trump’s involvement.

As the situation evolves, the PoliFi token market remains dynamic, with stakeholders monitoring developments closely for further clarity.

Source: Coindesk

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