Indeed, the traders most affected by the erosion of the token’s value remain first-time investors. “These are largely new retail buyers,” said the blockchain analytics firm

Days before his inauguration, President Donald Trump unveiled his own cryptocurrency called $TRUMP. The move raised eyebrows among experts in the field as it may entail a conflict of interest or undermine the adoption of the emerging technology.

The launch of the Trump token, which hit a $15 billion valuation, rides the trend and raises questions. Axios reporter Brady Dale explains what a meme coin is and what owners can actually do with them.