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$150K Reward for Anyone Exposing DJT Token Creator: Arkham

Written By:
Iyiola Adrian

Last updated: January 27, 2026 1:19 PM
Published 2024-06-19
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$150K Reward for Exposing DJT Token Creator

Arkham Intelligence is offering a massive $150,000 reward to anyone who can reveal the true identity of the person behind the creation of the mysterious DJT token, thereby causing a lot of excitement and speculation in the crypto space.

The DJT token is a cryptocurrency based on the Solana blockchain, and it’s themed around former US President Donald Trump, though he hasn’t officially endorsed it. Since its launch, market experts and blockchain trackers have been closely watching the token, suspecting insider trading and a very concentrated ownership among a few wallets.

Fuck it, we ball.

$150,000 to the first person to definitively prove the identity of the creator of $DJT.

Only on Arkham Intel. https://t.co/cngi98z9Wr https://t.co/5snKhSyfuh pic.twitter.com/lEA6rm3BCe

— Arkham (@arkham) June 18, 2024

However, speculation about the token’s origins grew when a controversial businessman named Martin Shkreli claimed it was an official Trump token. 

Additionally, a media outlet called Pirate Wires reported insider information suggesting Trump himself was involved in creating DJT, with his youngest son Barron playing a key promotional role.

Per conversations, Trump is launching an official token — $DJT on Solana. Barron spearheading.

— Pirate Wires (@PirateWires) June 17, 2024

Reactions to the DJT token have been mixed, with initially high trading volumes driven by interest in the so-called Trump connection and the overall surge in popularity of meme coins. Initially, crypto lovers had placed bets on the identity of the $DJT token with a 25% chance of it being officially endorsed by Donald Trump. However, the probability has now shrunk to 8% with a total bag amount over $207,000.

DJT Token Price Chart - CoinMarketCap
Source: CoinMarketCap

However, blockchain analysis firms like Lookonchain have noticed red flags, including large acquisitions of DJT tokens by potential insiders. One wallet address significantly increased its DJT balance just before the token was released publicly, hinting at insider trading or cooperation with insiders.

Note that a fresh wallet(maybe an insider) spent 1,363 $SOL($188K) to buy 52.09M $DJT before the news that Trump is launching an official token — $DJT on Solana.

After the news, he withdrew another 1,000 $SOL($138K) from #Binance to buy 6.62M $DJT.

He currently holds 58.71M… pic.twitter.com/WaSEfUrXBh

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 18, 2024
Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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