Donald Trump’s latest NFT collection, titled “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards,” just launched its first batch of 160 pieces on the Bitcoin network via the Ordinals protocol.
Buyers who own 100 tokens from “Mugshot Edition” can claim it on NFT marketplace Magic Eden after connecting their Bitcoin wallet.
Trump NFT Collection Available On Magic Eden
Trump announced the collection in January 2024, which includes 200 cards, with 40 additional pieces expected to be released at a later date. This is Trump’s first NFT project on Bitcoin, although he has previously participated in other NFT projects.
His previous collections, like “Trump Digital Trading Cards,” have included editions like “America First” launching in August 2024. This edition offers perks like themed sneakers gold and meals with Trump.
Despite the initial excitement, the “America First” series has yet to see any trading activity transaction any. Recent sales of Trump-themed NFT products have also been inconsistent.
However, the new NFT product line launching on Bitcoin Ordinals may have a different trend. As of the time of writing, 29% of the collection has been released.
In 2024, the NFT market recorded sales of $8.8 billion, reflecting a $100 million increase over 2023. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the industry with $3.1 billion in sales each, while Solana ranked Tuesday.
Collections like Pudgy Penguins dominate the sector, generating $115 million in sales. Innovation is also coming from platforms like Magic Eden and Pudgy Penguins, both of which are introducing their own tokens.
OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace, is rumored to follow the trend with a Token release in 2025.
However, many challenges still exist. Kraken closed its small NFT marketplace in November to prioritize other projects, giving users until February 27, 2025 to withdraw assets.
Market overload also remains a concern, with 98% of NFT collectibles showing little to no trading activity. Only 0.2% of new releases turn a profit, and most collections lose more than half their value within a few days. Although late 2024 saw signs of recovery in the NFT market, broader issues suggest a decline in speculative trading activity.