Moonshot Climbs to the Top of US Finance Apps After Trump Memecoin Launch
Moonshot, a memecoin launchpad, has surged to the number one spot in the finance category of the U.S. Apple App Store and ranked as the seventh most popular free app overall. This unprecedented rise follows the launch of President-elect Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin last Friday evening.

Moonshot, a memecoin launchpad, has surged to the number one spot in the finance category of the U.S. Apple App Store and ranked as the seventh most popular free app overall. This unprecedented rise follows the launch of President-elect Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin last Friday evening.
Initially met with skepticism, $TRUMP quickly gained traction after its debut, with its value soaring significantly in the hours following the launch. The token now boasts a fully-diluted market capitalization exceeding $30 billion, drawing attention not only to itself but also to the platforms facilitating its purchase. Moonshot, built on the Solana blockchain, became a preferred choice for buying the token, as highlighted on the official $TRUMP website. The platform supports transactions via both crypto and debit cards and allows deposits through Apple Pay, enhancing its accessibility.
As Moonshot rose through the ranks, surpassing widely-used apps like Instagram and TikTok, the platform’s team shared their excitement on their official X account. In a statement, they revealed, “In the last 12 hours, we were featured on $TRUMP’s website as THE way to buy, processed nearly $400m in volume, crushed fiat onramp records by orders of magnitude, and brought 200k+ new people onchain.”
The surge in activity, however, brought technical challenges to the platform. Addressing the issues, Moonshot assured users that they are working diligently to resolve support tickets and stabilize operations during this high-demand period. “We have an extremely high load right now and are getting through all the support tickets,” the team stated, emphasizing their commitment to providing a seamless user experience.
This landmark event underscores the growing influence of memecoins and the platforms supporting them. With its ability to handle such a high volume of transactions and attract thousands of new blockchain users, Moonshot has demonstrated its relevance in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Meanwhile, the overwhelming response to $TRUMP highlights the potential of memecoins to drive engagement and reshape the dynamics of digital finance.