World Liberty Financial Acquires $112.8M in Cryptocurrencies
On the day Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, World Liberty Financial, a DeFi initiative linked to the Trump family, purchased $112.8M in cryptocurrencies.
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On Monday, the Trump-backed project further diversified its portfolio, acquiring six different tokens, including $47M worth of ETH and an equivalent amount of wrapped BTC, according to statements shared on X.
In addition, World Liberty invested $4.7M in Aave, LINK, TRX, and ENA. The company announced that these purchases were made in honor of Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that the latest acquisition brings World Liberty’s total ETH holdings to 57,115 ETH, valued at approximately $185.14M at current market prices. This represents more than half of World Liberty Financial’s total portfolio, which stands at $341M as of this writing.
World Liberty Financial Dashboard on Arkham Intelligence.
Source: intel.arkm.com
At the time of writing, the project’s holdings include $54 million in USDC, $46.5 million in WBTC, $15.3 million in STETH, $6.6 million in AAVE, $6.2 million in LINK, $4.8 million in ENA, and $4.6 million in TRX.
These acquisitions followed World Liberty’s Sunday evening sale of 20% of its WLFI token supply (100 billion tokens). Shortly thereafter, the project announced the sale of an additional 5 billion tokens (5% of the total supply). Since October 2024, World Liberty has raised $300 million through these token sales, according to data from Dune Analytics.
Additionally, Tron founder Justin Sun revealed on X that Tron DAO had invested another $45 million into WLFI, bringing its total investment to $75 million. Sun joined World Liberty Financial as an advisor in November after Tron’s initial $30 million investment in WLFI.
The Trump Family’s Role in World Liberty Financial
The Trump family has taken on a prominent role in developing and promoting World Liberty Financial. With well-known figures such as Donald Trump and his relatives involved, the project has gained significant attention from investors and the public—attention that could have both positive and negative consequences.
On the one hand, their association lends the project a sense of credibility and trustworthiness, potentially attracting supporters who view it as more stable and reliable. On the other hand, the family’s political ties may raise concerns about conflicts of interest or a political agenda, potentially driving away more cautious investors.
The Trump name also brings heightened scrutiny. If World Liberty Financial uses their reputation to build market recognition, it could provide a competitive advantage. However, it may also draw closer regulatory and legal oversight, particularly if questions arise around transparency or compliance.
Ultimately, the Trump family’s involvement is not limited to financial backing. Their presence also shapes strategic decision-making and could significantly influence the future direction of World Liberty Financial.
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