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Traders lose millions on 'fake' Barron meme coin that has no link to Trump's son | A fake $BARRON meme coin inspired by Donald Trump's son but with no official link surged by 90% in a minute before completely losing its value.


A fake $BARRON meme coin inspired by Donald Trump's son but with no official link surged by 90% in a minute before completely losing its value.

Before Monday's inauguration, Donald and Melania Trump launched a pair of meme coins that at one stage were worth billions. Meme coins are cryptocurrencies often built around popular internet trends and lack substantial utility, making them prone to volatile price swings The fake $BARRON meme coin, inspired by Trump's youngest son but with no official link, surged by 90% in a minute before completely losing its value.

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