BroadChain News, April 26, 19:06, according to BeInCrypto, on Saturday, Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin dropped 14% after a gunman breached a Secret Service checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Cabinet members were evacuated from the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel. Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, fired shots near the checkpoint around 8:36 p.m. and has been detained. One Secret Service agent was struck in the bulletproof vest and is in stable condition.
TRUMP traded at around $2.63 on Sunday, down 96% from its peak of $73.43 in January 2025, with a daily trading volume of approximately $597 million. Trump's remarks to meme coin holders at the Mar-a-Lago dinner failed to boost the token. Trump-linked tokens have faced pressure this month, with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) trading at around $0.075 on Sunday, down 82% from its September high, amid lending controversies and a fraud lawsuit from investor Justin Sun.
Bitcoin (BTC) held steady over the weekend at $77,508, up about 13% in April, decoupling from Trump-branded tokens. Traders attribute the drivers to the extension of Iran ceasefire talks and Strategy's $2.5 billion Bitcoin purchase. Allen faces federal charges, including using a firearm in a violent crime and assaulting a federal official. The investigation indicates he acted alone, carrying a shotgun, pistol, and knife. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday.