Trump Memecoin Team Wallets Move 8.4M TRUMP Tokens to OKX After Sept. 18 Unlock
Wallets tied to the Trump memecoin team routed about 8.4 million TRUMP tokens worth roughly $18 million to OKX deposit addresses since a Sept. 18 unlock event.
Why it matters
The transfers represent significant token movement by team-linked wallets into exchange deposit addresses, which can precede selling. TRUMP is already down 97% from its peak, and 34 additional unlocks are scheduled through the end of 2027.
Key facts
TRUMP team-linked wallets moved approximately 8.4 million tokens worth roughly $18 million into OKX deposit addresses since the Sept. 18 unlock.
8,400,000 TRUMPReported by Bitcoin.com News
On Sept. 18, the distribution wallet split tokens into two intermediate wallets, and 3.25 million TRUMP moved to OKX-linked deposit addresses in a string of transfers within hours.
3,250,000 TRUMPReported by Bitcoin.com News
On Sept. 20, a fresh 2.75 million TRUMP went from the distribution wallet to a third OKX-linked address.
2,750,000 TRUMPReported by Bitcoin.com News
On Sept. 21 at 06:51 UTC, one intermediate wallet sent 2 million TRUMP in five transfers, emptying itself.
2,000,000 TRUMPReported by Bitcoin.com News
One wallet still holds about 1.6 million TRUMP, worth roughly $3.4 million, that has not been sent to an exchange yet.
1,600,000 TRUMPReported by Bitcoin.com News
TRUMP trades near $2.13, down 97% from its $73.43 peak.
2.13 USDReported by Bitcoin.com News
34 TRUMP token unlocks are scheduled through December 2027.
34 unlocksReported by Bitcoin.com News
What happened
Wallets linked to the Official Trump memecoin team moved approximately 8.4 million TRUMP tokens, valued at roughly $18 million, into OKX deposit addresses between Sept. 18 and Sept. 21, according to Bitcoin.com News. On Sept. 18, a distribution wallet split tokens into intermediate wallets, with 3.25 million TRUMP sent to OKX-linked deposit addresses within hours. A further 2.75 million TRUMP moved from the distribution wallet to another OKX-linked address on Sept. 20, and an intermediate wallet sent an additional 2 million TRUMP to the same deposit address on Sept. 21. Bitcoin.com News also reported that a TRUMP team address had moved 11.25 million tokens, worth $26 million, on Sept. 7, with 3.25 million of that amount landing on OKX. One wallet still holds about 1.6 million TRUMP, worth roughly $3.4 million, that has not been sent to an exchange. TRUMP traded near $2.13 at the time of reporting, down 97% from its $73.43 peak, with 34 unlocks scheduled through December 2027. CoinGape reported that Bitcoin rallied above $87,000 during the same period, gaining about 7% over 24 hours, buoyed by the Trump administration's proposed $5 billion Gulf reconstruction fund.
How the story developed
- Update
TRUMP team address moves 11.25 million tokens
A TRUMP team address moved 11.25 million tokens worth $26 million on Sept. 7, and 3.25 million had already landed on OKX, according to onchain sleuths cited by Bitcoin.com News.
- Update
Distribution wallet splits tokens and 3.25 million move to OKX
The distribution wallet split tokens into two intermediate wallets, and within hours 3.25 million TRUMP moved to OKX-linked deposit addresses in a string of transfers.
- Update
2.75 million TRUMP sent to third OKX-linked address
A fresh 2.75 million TRUMP went from the distribution wallet to a third OKX-linked address.
- Update
Intermediate wallets empty remaining TRUMP to OKX
One intermediate wallet sent 2 million TRUMP in five transfers at 06:51 UTC, and the second intermediate wallet sent 400,000 more at 08:56 UTC to the same deposit address.
- First report
First report by Bitcoin.com News
Trump Memecoin Team Sends 8.4M TRUMP to OKX as Bitcoin Price Nears $85K
- Independent corroboration
Independently corroborated by CoinGape
Bitcoin Price Hits $87,000 as Trump Proposes $5B to Rebuild Gulf Sites Hit by US-Iran War
- Update
CoinGape reports Bitcoin rally alongside Trump Gulf fund proposal
CoinGape reported Bitcoin rallied above $87,000 as the Trump administration proposed a $5 billion Gulf reconstruction fund, and noted 2024-high FOMO with open interest rising 7.6% to roughly $156 billion.
How coverage built up
Independent sources over time, counted the way the consensus panel counts them: a republication of a wire story does not move the line.
- 21 Sept 2026, 16:57 UTC: Bitcoin.com News, official — 1 independent source, 1 reports
- 22 Sept 2026, 00:06 UTC: CoinGape — 2 independent sources, 2 reports
Affected entities
Also mentioned: USD Coin, United Arab Emirates
Original sources
| Publisher | Report | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin.com News Company, official | Trump Memecoin Team Sends 8.4M TRUMP to OKX as Bitcoin Price Nears $85K | Original | |
| CoinGape Crypto media | Bitcoin Price Hits $87,000 as Trump Proposes $5B to Rebuild Gulf Sites Hit by US-Iran War | Independent |
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