Former US President Donald Trump has revealed the release of his fourth series of NFT trading cards in a video shared on the social media platform X.
Building on the success of his first three NFT series, Trump has launched the “America First Edition,” featuring NFTs priced at $99 each. The collection showcases artwork of Trump in various poses, including dancing and holding Bitcoins.
The “America First Edition” collection is expected to mint up to 360,000 cards, significantly exceeding the previous series’ cap of 100,000, of which only around 50,000 were sold. Earlier collections, each consisting of 44,000 and 46,000 NFTs, sold out rapidly.
Said to be his largest collection yet, Trump announced the series in a promotional video shared on social media platform X. In the two-minute video, Trump rattles through all the possible prizes that can be won and accessed by purchasing a specific number of NFTs.
Each NFT is priced at $99, and to encourage purchases, Trump has introduced added incentives. Buyers who purchase five NFTs will receive a free pair of Trump Gold Low Top Sneakers, valued at $499. The first 1,000 pairs will be signed by Trump himself.
Purchasing nine NFTs entitles buyers to two pairs of “Never Surrender” Gold Trump Sneakers (valued at $998), with a suggestion on the website to wear one pair and keep the other as a collectible or gift to a friend.
For those buying 15 NFTs at $99 each, the perks increase to include one pair of limited-edition Platinum High Top Sneakers (only 1,524 pairs available), two pairs of “Never Surrender” Gold Trump Sneakers and a guaranteed one-of-one NFT.
The offer also includes a physical trading card featuring a piece of Trump’s suit from the 27 June Presidential debate, dubbed the ‘Knockout Suit.’
Buyers of 75 NFTs receive all these benefits plus a ticket to Trump’s gala dinner at his private club in Jupiter, Florida. Purchasing 250 trading cards comes with additional perks, including two tickets to the dinner and two tickets to a cocktail reception with Trump beforehand.
Trump’s latest support of crypto
Before urging viewers to “go right now and collect your piece of American history,” Trump notes that he’s being called the ‘Crypto President’ – a title that reflects his relatively stronger emphasis on the crypto sector compared to his competitor, Kamala Harris.
The crypto community has been a focal point of Trump’s campaign, with the former President delivering a keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in July. Earlier that month, he declared he would stop President Biden’s ‘unlawful crypto crackdown’.
A document stated: “We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.”
This position suggests that a Trump-led administration might push forward with crypto-friendly regulations and support the sector’s growth, aligning with the interests of the crypto community.
However, he isn’t a supporter of all virtual currencies. Trump has been open with his disdain for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which he emphasised on social media platform Truth Social.
Trump’s post read: “Bitcoin mining may be our last line of defence against a CBDC.
“Biden’s hatred of Bitcoin only helps China, Russia and the Radical Communist Left. We want all the remaining Bitcoin to be MADE IN THE USA!!! It will help us be ENERGY DOMINANT.”
With the upcoming presidential elections, Trump is expected to maintain his efforts to attract the crypto sector’s support. The US crypto industry has been very politically active this year, setting up two political action committees (PACs) to campaign for pro-crypto candidates in the November elections.
