Trump Meme Coin is a big success, who will be the next "Presidential Coin" issuer?

Reprinted from panewslab
01/21/2025·3MAuthor: angelilu, Foresight News
After Trump released the presidential token TRUMP, a new track of "presidential coin issuance" was opened, and Meme coins were also given a political color.
Will this crazy, global "money-attracting" performance art attract other presidents to follow suit? The presidents seemed to have no reason to refuse. The success of Trump Token not only gained unprecedented media attention, but also demonstrated a new "political" participation model. Young people are more inclined to express political stance in the Web3 field. This trend is forming a "demonstration effect". No politician is willing to lag behind on this new track and give up the opportunity to use his influence to create an innovative and up-to-date image. It can also activate the enthusiasm of supporters and form a closer relationship. With social connections, perhaps the “Presidential Coin Issue” will evolve into a digital movement symbolizing identity and value consensus.
President most likely to follow: El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
In the global competition for political tokens, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) is undoubtedly the most noteworthy next candidate for currency issuance. As the leader of the first country in the world to include Bitcoin as a legal tender, Bukele has proven his innovative courage and ability to execute in the crypto field. From promoting the national monetization of Bitcoin to launching the "Bitcoin City" and "Volcano Bitcoin Bond" plans, Bukele has always had a strong willingness to innovate in cryptocurrency, and he has a huge base of crypto industry followers on X, issuing “Presidential” or even “national” tokens may be a natural next step. If Bukele's token issuance is successful, it will also set a new benchmark for financial innovation in other emerging market countries.
Anti-inflation fighter: Argentine President Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei (@JMilei) once publicly expressed his strong support for Bitcoin in the face of Argentina’s worsening inflation crisis, viewing it as a powerful tool to fight inflation. His identity as a "liberal warrior" is highly consistent with the decentralization concept of cryptocurrency, and he advocates reshaping Argentina's financial system through market liberalization and digital currency innovation, making him likely to become the most explosive person after Trump. Issuer of Presidential Coin. Taking into account Argentina's severe economic situation, the presidential currency may also become an alternative asset against the depreciation of the peso.
Wartime Innovator: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Under the special background of wartime, Ukraine is the first country in the world to use cryptocurrency to raise funds on a large scale, and its President Vladimir Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) is also a strong potential candidate for the next issuance of presidential coins. Since the conflict began, the Ukrainian government has successfully raised hundreds of millions of dollars in aid through cryptocurrencies, demonstrating the practical value of crypto assets in times of crisis. If Zelensky issues political tokens, it will not only be a fundraising tool, but also a new digital diplomacy method to gather international support. This innovation could be combined with Ukraine’s ongoing digital transformation to provide new financing channels for post-war reconstruction.
The most dramatic: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Seok-yue
In South Korea's unique cryptocurrency ecosystem, Korean people have great enthusiasm for participating in cryptocurrency, and the participation base is also very large. Although South Korean President Yoon Seok-yue (@President_KR) was arrested due to martial law, the community still believes that Yoon Seok-yue has the possibility of issuing a presidential currency. For him, riding on this wave of popularity may win the support of some people to improve the current situation. In this situation, the Korean people’s high level of participation in encryption and the propagation characteristics of political topics on social media provide the soil for the “growth” of presidential coins. The Yin Xiyue government has previously shown a friendly attitude towards Web3 and plans to establish a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
African Crypto Pioneer: President Touadera of the Central African
Republic
The African country of the Central African Republic is the second country after El Salvador to make Bitcoin a legal tender. Its president Toufstein Archange Touadera (@FA_Touadera) is also a strong candidate, and his vision is not limited to The adoption of Bitcoin is more focused on making the country a cryptocurrency hub in Africa, attracting international crypto companies to settle in and create jobs. If a "Presidential Coin" is issued, it may become an important step in realizing this vision. It can not only provide a testing ground for the country's digital transformation, but also attract the attention of global crypto investors. It may also open up a new development path for countries with backward infrastructure. .
EU digital innovation promoter: French President Macron
French President Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) stated during the election campaign that he hopes to build France into the Web3 center of Europe. Although not many measures have been taken in the encryption field since then, community users speculate that any move towards the presidential token will have a negative impact on the entire Europe. If Macron chooses to issue political tokens, he is likely to adopt a more regulated and conservative approach, possibly positioning it as an experiment in digital political participation and advancing politics under the EU's strict financial regulatory framework (MiCA). Possible paths for token innovation.
other
In addition to the presidents mentioned above who have made high-profile appearances on the Web3 stage, there are also some "low-key presidents" who have been enthusiastically nominated by netizens. Although they have not made any official moves in the Web3 circle, they may be watching silently, waiting for the opportunity:
- Retired Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong (@leehsienloong)
- Costa Rica President Chavez (@RodrigoChavesR)
- South African President Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa)
- Brazilian President Lula (@LulaOficial)
- Mexican President Lopez Obrador (@lopezobrador_)
- President Alvi of Pakistan (@ArifAlvi)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
- Malaysian President Anwar (@anwaribrahim)
- Philippine President Marcos (@bongbongmarcos)
- King Felipe VI of Spain (@CasaReal)
summary
After soaring to US$80 billion, the price of TRUMP fell back due to the impact of news such as the First Lady's coin. As of the time of publication, the price of TRUMP was US$6.9 billion. Imagine that if presidential tokens really develop into a unique political token market in the future, then the large-scale adoption of cryptocurrency is no longer far away. Presidential tokens represent the most influential people in each country, and they all endorse cryptocurrencies. and endorsement.
As for investment strategies, there are currently many scams related to Presidential Coin, and users need to be careful in identifying them. When the next real opportunity comes, are you going to be a "reckless man" and pounce on the new Presidential Coin? Or should you be a "cautious" person and first study the president's "status in the world" and their country's attitude towards cryptocurrency (although everyone knows that by the time you understand it, the market may have disappeared)?
Reference link: https://x.com/GemFactory24/status/1880898636458192941