Trump Suggests FIFA Coin Could Outvalue FIFA Itself, Crypto Market Reacts
Nidhi Kolhapur8 Mar 20253 min read
The White House Crypto Summit took an unexpected turn when the FIFA World Cup trophy made a surprise appearance, adding some star power to the discussions on digital assets and blockchain policy. But that wasn’t the only shock of the day.
Here’s everything you need to know.
FIFA President Teases Official FIFA Cryptocurrency
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hinted at launching a FIFA-linked cryptocurrency during the summit on March 7, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. President Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald J. Trump is a US-based business tycoon, pro-crypto politician, and 47th (present) President of the United States. He comprehends the significance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto politician. Once doubtful about Bitcoin's dominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his pool. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency. Quick Facts Full name Donald John Trump Birth 14-06-1946, New York, United States Nationality American Education BS from the University of Pennsylvania Famous For Business, Politics Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events 2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party. 2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments 2019 – Slammed crypto king Bitcoin on X, calls it "not money". 2025 – A gala party was hosted by him for the top 220 Trump meme coin holders. President added to the buzz, suggesting the coin could even surpass FIFA’s own value.
“It could be quite a coin,” Trump said, adding, “That coin could be more than FIFA.”
His remarks quickly sparked speculation in the crypto community about whether a FIFA-branded cryptocurrency could actually happen.
FIFA COIN Surges 142,000%
Following Trump’s comments, a cryptocurrency called FIFA COIN (FIFA) skyrocketed by 142,000%, reaching a market cap of around $3 million. Traded on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, it saw a sudden jump in activity, with a 24-hour trading volume of $0.65 and a price of $0.0645. However, it has no official ties to FIFA or the 2026 World Cup.
Crypto investors are advised to be cautious, as meme coins often appear after major events or statements from influential figures, leading to unpredictable price swings.
Speaking at the event, Infantino said that FIFA, under his stewardship, is “very, very interested under my presidency to develop the FIFA coin.”So if there is anyone interested in teaming up with FIFA, we’ll conquer the world of soccer with the FIFA coin,” he added.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will be historic as the first to be hosted by three nations. With an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches, it will be the biggest World Cup ever.
Trump Pushes for U.S. Crypto Leadership
The White House Crypto Summit also featured key industry figures like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi. Trump reiterated his goal to make the U.S. a leader in crypto, announcing plans to hold seized Bitcoin in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He also criticized President Biden’s crypto policies, claiming they have hurt the industry.
With big names like FIFA and Trump in the mix, the crypto space is in for an exciting match.
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