The value of former President Donald Trump’s NFT collection surged after his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show. The 45,000-card collection of hero-themed Trump digital trading cards saw prices rise from 0.1 ether ($150) to around 0.13 ether ($215) following the viral interview.
The polygon-based cards, launched last December at $99 each, depict Trump as an astronaut, soldier, George Washington, and other avatars. The collection quickly sold out and has generated over 17.5 ether ($29,000) in trading volume on OpenSea. In addition to the cards, owners had opportunities to win prizes like a Mar-a-Lago dinner with Trump.
Despite Trump’s public skepticism of crypto, his company CIC Digital LLP disclosed owning between $250,000 and $500,000 in Ethereum last month, while its bank account held under $1,000. Further reports suggest Trump’s crypto holdings could total millions, as part of his estimated $1.2 billion income portfolio. The post-interview price bounce highlights the ongoing marketability of Trump’s persona even in new mediums like NFTs.
