Golden Trump Statue with Bitcoin Draws Attention in Washington D.C.

A 12-foot golden statue of former President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin appeared on the National Mall in Washington D.C. In September 2025, sparking both curiosity and debate. The statue, dubbed “The Bitcoin President,” was erected by cryptocurrency enthusiasts as a demonstration of support for Trump’s pro-crypto stance and coincided with an announcement of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Origins and Purpose of the Statue

The installation was organized by memecoin enthusiasts through the Pump.fun livestream platform, serving as both a tribute to Trump’s support for cryptocurrency and a marketing tie-in for a related meme coin as reported by Yahoo Finance. Organizer Hichem Zaghdoudi described the statue as a representation of the intersection between politics and financial innovation according to ABC 7News DC.

Trump’s Connection to Cryptocurrency

The statue specifically honors Trump’s support for cryptocurrency. The permit obtained by USA Today stated the installation aimed “to ignite discussion in this iconic location,” recognizing the former president’s support for cryptocurrency and its role in pushing Bitcoin’s value beyond $100,000 as reported by USA Today.

Statue Details and Materials

The statue itself was constructed from foam, giving it a golden appearance. It depicted Trump clutching a Bitcoin as noted by Decrypt. The timing of the statue’s unveiling was deliberately aligned with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut announcement, a move often seen as positive for digital assets.

Market Reaction and Related Meme Coin

The stunt also led to the launch of a meme coin called “DJT Golden Statue” on the Pump.fun platform, which briefly spiked to a value of $2.4 million according to Yahoo Finance. Some observers, like podcast host Scott Melker, joked about the statue’s symbolism, comparing it to the Statue of Liberty as reported by Yahoo Finance.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Overview (February 20, 2026)

As of February 20, 2026, Bitcoin is trading at $67,809.00, experiencing a 1.41% increase. Other notable cryptocurrencies and their current values include Ethereum ($1,953.42, -0.45%), Ripple (XRP) ($1.42, 0.06%), and Solana (SOL) ($83.82, 2.54%) according to Decrypt. The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, with ongoing interest in digital assets and their potential impact on the global financial landscape.