Melania-themed meme coin outperforms Trump coin amid crypto market shifts in August-September

The OFFICIAL MELANIA meme coin modestly outperformed the OFFICIAL TRUMP coin in late August and early September despite similar market trends. TRUMP surged 75% in a week but then declined, ending 31.09% higher over a month, while MELANIA rose steadily to be up 35.93% over the same period. Both coins closely tracked the broader crypto market, which saw a rise to $2.66 trillion before a recent $60 billion drop amid geopolitical tensions and economic data. Despite their recent gains, both coins remain significantly below their highs since the 2025 inauguration, with TRUMP down 96% and MELANIA down 99% since then, compared to a 25% drop in total crypto market value.