$1,000 invested in DJT stock at President Trump's inauguration is now worth

Group 1 - Trump Media & Technology's stock (NASDAQ: DJT) became an unofficial indicator of Donald Trump's potential success in the 2024 Presidential Election, experiencing a rally in late summer 2024 before declining as Trump's re-election became more certain [1] - The stock surged from approximately $28 in mid-November 2024 to a high of $40 just before Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, driven by speculation surrounding Biden's exit and Trump's return [2] - Investors in DJT stock faced significant losses, with a decline of 74.74% from January 17, 2025, to March 13, 2026, and a 71.57% drop if purchased immediately after the inauguration [3] Group 2 - A hypothetical investment of $1,000 in DJT stock on January 17, 2025, would have resulted in only $252.60 remaining by March 13, 2026, while an investment made on January 21 would have left $284.30 [4] - Despite the stock's volatility, Trump Media & Technology is attempting to pivot towards cryptocurrencies to rejuvenate interest and potential returns for investors [6] - The stock saw a brief increase above $16 in December 2025, its highest since October 2025, but failed to maintain this momentum, particularly after announcing plans for a new digital token [7] - By early March 2026, the company's cryptocurrency losses exceeded $400 million, although there remains potential for a rally as Bitcoin prices recovered, with DJT shares opening nearly 2% higher on March 13 [8]