Struggles of Made in USA Coins Amid Trump’s Crypto Environment: Insights on Solana and Market Divergence
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Despite a pro-crypto regulatory environment suggested by the Trump administration, Made in USA coins have faltered significantly in recent months. As of April 2025, all five major U.S.-linked cryptocurrencies have declined over 20%, raising questions about the underlying market dynamics. According to experts at COINOTAG, “The performance of these assets signals an urgent need for policy clarity to stimulate investor confidence.” Made in USA coins face substantial challenges, with significant declines despite supportive regulatory signals; meanwhile, global cryptocurrencies show resilience. Made in USA Coins Endure Significant Losses As we enter the second quarter of 2025, Made in USA coins have seen a dramatic drop, with all five major assets losing at least 20% of their value since January 20. Initially expected to thrive under favorable regulatory changes, these cryptocurrencies have instead exhibited a troubling downward trend. The leading underperformer among these coins is Solana (SOL), which has plummeted over 41%. Despite recent efforts that resulted in a short-term recovery of more than 18% in the last month, this growth has not offset broader losses. In contrast, SUI has emerged as a surprising player, experiencing a remarkable 58% surge, driven largely by increased interest in meme coins and decentralized exchange activity. Recently, it positioned itself as the fifth-largest chain by DEX volume, highlighting a shift in trader behavior. Meanwhile, other coins such as Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and XRP have seen minimal gains of 7-10% over the past month, but remain significantly down over 24% since the beginning of the year. Made in USA Coins Performance Since January 20. Source: Messari. This poor performance starkly contrasts initial optimism surrounding Trump’s return to office, where many expected a more welcoming landscape for cryptocurrencies. However, while the SEC has dropped various cases against crypto firms, potentially easing regulatory pressure, other policies—particularly those regarding…
