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 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.
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