The Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards collection made its debut through the Ordinals protocol, with an initial drop of 160 NFTs. This launch marked the former president’s entrance into the world of Bitcoin-based NFTs. The collection leverages the Ordinals protocol, which inscribes data onto satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. The cards in this release, specifically the “Mugshot Edition,” were created using “Alpha sats,” the first satoshis of a Bitcoin block. A total of 100 NFTs from this edition were available for owners to claim via the Magic Eden NFT marketplace.
Market activity surrounding the Trump-inspired Ordinals collection has already begun to gain traction on Magic Eden, with the floor price for the NFTs set at 0.177 BTC. The most expensive piece on offer is priced at 20 BTC. However, it remains uncertain how long this rapid trading momentum will continue.
This launch is part of a broader strategy in Trump’s ongoing NFT projects. Announced in January 2024, the full series of the Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards will eventually comprise 200 cards, with 40 more yet to be released. This is just the latest in a series of NFT initiatives, including the “Trump Digital Trading Cards” from August 2024, which featured an “America First” series. This earlier series included perks such as gold-themed sneakers and meals, aiming to attract Trump fans and collectors.
Despite the initial buzz around these collections, trading activity has been inconsistent. The “America First” series has seen limited demand recently, and other NFT projects featuring Trump have experienced sporadic interest.
January 2025, Cryptoniteuae
