If you want a snapshot of how strange the 2026 BTC bull market has become, look no further than “Don Colossus” — a 15-foot gold-leaf Trump statue currently sitting at Doral Golf Resort.
It wasn’t just meant to be a monument.
It was supposed to be the moon-mission catalyst for the PATRIOT memecoin.
Reality, however, had other plans.
• The $300K marketing stunt:
A group of crypto insiders commissioned the gold-leaf bronze statue to pump PATRIOT. The result?
👉 A ~90% drawdown from January 2025 highs.
A textbook reminder that:
👉 Physical “utility” doesn’t save a bad chart 📉
• Legal infighting:
The sculptor, Alan Cottrill, is currently withholding the statue over:
A $90K payment dispute
Ongoing IP issues
In traditional business, this is a vendor-management nightmare.
In crypto, it’s just another Tuesday.
• G20 timing:
Trump has reportedly confirmed attendance for the unveiling, which conveniently coincides with Doral hosting the 2026 G20 Summit.
The statue will greet global leaders — the ultimate high-beta flex 🌍⛳
Crypto once sold itself on innovation.
At times like this, it feels more like performance art with a collapsing price chart.
