Did You Make A Windfall With $TRUMP?

I jokingly posted about buying $TRUMP on Facebook here:

But after seeing it gets a lot of impressions, it deserves a whole issue.

The $TRUMP coin is a meme-based cryptocurrency launched by Donald Trump on January 17, 2025, just days before his second-term inauguration.

Upon its release, $TRUMP experienced a meteoric rise in value. The coin's price surged from $6 to over $70 within 24 hours, propelling its market capitalization to approximately $11 billion.

After peaking, as of January 25, 2025, the coin was trading at around $29.

I can't say it's a good opportunity or not; because there are folks who made a windfall out of this.

Of course, many people have also lost half of their investments now, and there are no insights into whether the market will soar again (or even higher, ironically; no one will know).

Whoever buys it should be aware of this statement on the official website:

There's no actual product tied to it. There's no technology. It's a meme coin. What would you expect?

The $TRUMP coins are closely tied to Donald Trump's personal brand, probably the reason for their rapid appreciation.

He's the President of the United States and has many things to handle.

Do you think he'll be putting his focus on $TRUMP? Although this has made him tens or hundreds of millions, I think his priority would be taking care of America.

In my book MONEY: Present And Future, I only encourage investing in blue-chip cryptos, not any crypto. New coins are introduced every day, and there are thousands of them today.

If You Are Buying A Product And The Strategy Is Hoping It Will Goes Up, That's Not Investing

Investment strategy should not rely on luck or guessing.

If you want to minimize your risk, you should invest in any asset class or product with evidence of future success, preferably historical data.

Key Principles of Smart Investing Related To Short-Term Gain Opportunities:

1. Fundamental Analysis is Your Compass

The $TRUMP coin story perfectly illustrates why fundamental analysis is crucial. Proper investing isn't about chasing hype or meme-driven trends. It's about understanding the underlying value of an asset that can appreciate in value. Ask yourself:

i. What problem does this investment solve?

ii. Does it have a sustainable business model?

iii. What are the long-term growth prospects?

In cryptocurrency, this means looking beyond price fluctuations. Blue-chip cryptocurrencies like Ethereum succeed because they offer real technological value – smart contract capabilities, decentralized applications, and a robust ecosystem.

Well, if you're trying to "make money" instead of investing (holding it for appreciation), that's a different conversation altogether.

2. Long-Term Perspective Trumps Short-Term Excitement

Meme coins, like $TRUMP, represent the epitome of short-term speculation. Serious investors focus on:

i. Compound growth

ii. Consistent performance

iii. Assets with proven track records

iv. Investments aligned with broader economic trends

While some might have made quick profits, the $TRUMP coin exemplifies high-risk, speculative investing.

3. Risk Management: The Silent Guardian of Your Wealth

If you still wish to buy despite the failure of the investment opportunity with the earlier two principles mentioned above, consider this third one...

Successful investors don't just chase returns; they protect their capital. Risk management involves understanding your personal risk tolerance.

If you wish to buy a high-risk investment, like a meme coin, you must be ready to risk it going down and never going up again. A rule of thumb to always obey is never investing more than you can afford to lose.

Your Financial North Star:

Remember, investing is not gambling. It's a strategic approach to growing wealth through informed, calculated decisions.

But come on, we still want to have short-term gain, right? 😄 

Yup, the adrenaline rush of betting.

If you have $1,000 disposable, and it's OK if you lose that money, I guess you can buy $TRUMP. Maybe you'll win big—like buying at $6 and winning over $70 within 24 hours?

HOWEVER, realistically, you're already behind the game when you've heard about it.

So, in reality, you're usually too late for the game.

This also means that most of the time, you'll not hit the mark to win. You'll be losing more than you win, and if you can't win on time before your funds are all dried up, that's the end of your hope for a debt-free life because you'll need to work for many more years to be comfortable again.

Or – you can take the less stressful path of investing correctly, and in 5 to 10 years, you're almost sure you'll have a bright financial future.

The problem is that most can't wait. Now you know why, when they're old, they're still not out of the rat race. Play the game well, my friend. Patient and hustling now will pay off well later.

P.S: So, is the $TRUMP coin a good investment? It's even stated on its official website that it is not an investment. If you want to buy because you feel it's a good opportunity to make money, that's up to you. THIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE IS NOT A REVIEW OF IT—my sharing today is to educate my readers on the differences between opportunity and investment.

I bought too, and as of the time and date of publishing this issue, I'm losing money on paper. But you see, I'm following the cardinal rule of "investing" - I can afford to lose $914, which will not dent my financial buckets. It's for my "adrenaline rush" to play.