WSJ: Since Trump returned to the White House, investments related to him have suffered setbacks.
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Trump-related stocks and cryptocurrencies have plunged since his return to the White House, with DJT stock down 75% and meme coins falling up to 99%. This reflects a broader market correction as investors shift focus from political speculation to actual company performance.
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According to a WSJ report on December 1st, stocks and cryptocurrencies associated with US President Trump are in a deep slump, causing significant losses for some of his most loyal supporters. DJT's stock price has plummeted 75% since Trump's inauguration. The digital "meme coin," named after Trump and First Lady Melania, has fallen 86% and 99% respectively since his inauguration. World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project under the Trump family, has also fallen approximately 40% since its launch in September. The severe decline in stocks and cryptocurrencies directly linked to the president and his family reflects a general correction in the highly valued, highly speculative market, including Bitcoin and AI leaders like CoreWeave. The market had initially expected the new administration to push for deregulation, tax cuts, and supportive policies for cryptocurrencies, driving related assets higher. However, Trump's policies on global trade after regaining power have disrupted these bets, with investors focusing on the companies' actual performance rather than his political future. For example, DJT, according to FactSet data, has a price-to-sales ratio of 1,240. The Trump family's crypto businesses (such as World Liberty Financial and American Bitcoin) have also been impacted by the recent cryptocurrency crash. It's not just Trump's assets; the entire meme speculation frenzy is cooling down. DJT is just one of many meme stocks that have recently suffered heavy losses, indicating a clear cooling of market speculation. Nick Giorgi, chief equity strategist at Alpine Macro, stated, "This is a healthy correction after the speculative frenzy." He pointed out that indices tracking meme stocks, retail investor favorites, loss-making tech stocks, and momentum stocks have all fallen sharply over the past month.