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Trump-promoted token fell about 99% after GOLD-related posts were removed

Cointelegraph says wallets linked to the token team sold 224.5 million tokens as the token's market value dropped roughly 99%.

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A Cointelegraph story says a Trump-promoted crypto brand tied to a token called GOLD was promoted online, then associated posts were deleted shortly before the token’s value collapsed.

According to Cointelegraph, team-linked wallets sold 224.5 million tokens as GOLD’s market value fell by about 99%.

Cointelegraph also reports that the promoters deleted related posts on X after promoting GOLD with links to the Real Trump Coins branding.

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CointelegraphTrump-promoted brand touts GOLD before token collapse

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