A 12-foot statue of President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was temporarily installed near the U.S. Capitol, becoming a major viral sensation. The sculpture, made of foam, was placed on 3rd Street to coincide with the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate decision.
The Message Behind the Stunt
The installation was funded by a group of crypto advocates and intended to spark a conversation about the conflict between traditional monetary policy and digital assets. Organizers explicitly linked the statue to the Federal Reserve’s meeting, where policymakers announced a modest interest rate cut. This move was a tribute to Trump’s pro-crypto stance and a form of protest against traditional financial systems. In addition to the statue, the group also created a new memecoin and live-streamed the entire event.
A New Form of Political Art
While political art featuring Trump has often been critical or satirical, this sculpture was created as a form of praise. It represents a different approach to political commentary, using public art to honor his shift toward a pro-crypto position. The statue was left untouched by police and was removed after about seven hours, leaving its mark on social media and in the crypto world.
September 2025, Cryptoniteuae
