 What happened to the top 10 cryptos from when Trump was last president? 
2024-11-11

Bitcoin has hit new all-time highs as President-elect Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 United States presidential election.
Set to return to the White House after departing in January 2021, Trump now appears to be bringing a pro-crypto stance with him. His campaign made several pledges in support of the cryptocurrency sector, marking a difference with the previous administration.
As Trump prepares to resume office, Cointelegraph looks back on how the cryptocurrency landscape appeared during his last term. The industry has seen major shifts since then — half of the top 10 coins from his previous term have fallen out of the rankings.
Here’s a look at how the top 10 cryptocurrencies from Trump’s last presidency are faring today.
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But Stellar’s journey hasn’t been all, well, stellar. The competition in cross-border payments has only ramped up. Governments exploring CBDCs often look toward centralized solutions or established platforms like Ethereum. 
Stellar’s XLM token has suffered as the market increasingly tilts toward DeFi-focused chains with high-profile use cases. It’s dropped from the 10th spot to the 35th spot, as of Nov. 8, 2024.