World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by Donald Trump, appears to be liquidating its Ethereum holdings following significant losses as the price of ETH falls below $1,500.
On April 9, a wallet associated with WLFI sold 5,471 Ethereum for roughly $8 million, with each coin priced at $1,465, according to data shared by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain.
This sale represents a considerable loss for WLFI, which had previously invested approximately $210 million to acquire 67,498 ETH at an average price of $3,259. At the current market value of Ethereum, the firm is facing an unrealized loss of around $125 million, further highlighting the financial challenges it’s grappling with.
Has Trump’s World Liberty(@worldlibertyfi) started selling $ETH at a loss?
According to Arkham, a wallet possibly linked to #WorldLiberty sold 5,471 $ETH($8.01M) at $1,465 30 minutes ago.#WorldLiberty previously spent ~$210M to buy 67,498 $ETH at an average price of $3,259,… pic.twitter.com/jPMqCiADvt
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) April 9, 2025
Despite these setbacks, WLFI remains focused on expanding its product offerings. On March 25, the company launched USD1, a stablecoin fully backed 1:1 by cash, short-term U.S. Treasuries, and equivalents. Currently available on Ethereum and BNB Chain, the stablecoin is set to expand to additional networks in the future. WLFI has marketed USD1 as a stable and transparent alternative to algorithmic or undercollateralized tokens, with its reserves being audited by third-party firms and custody managed by BitGo. Aimed at institutional investors, USD1 promises transparency and regulatory compliance, offering a secure option in an evolving digital asset landscape.
In addition to its stablecoin venture, WLFI has made significant strides in cryptocurrency investment. On March 6, the company purchased $21.5 million worth of Ethereum, Wrapped Bitcoin, and Movement Network tokens. These transactions were conducted using USDC from a newly created multi-signature wallet, which currently holds a balance of $3.5 million. This investment marks another step in WLFI’s broader strategy to establish itself as a major player in the DeFi sector.
In a significant shift, it was revealed on April 1 that the Trump family gained majority control of WLFI in January by acquiring a 60% stake through a new holding company, WLF Holdco LLC. As a result, the Trump family will control 60% of the company’s operating profits once the platform becomes fully operational. Additionally, they are entitled to 75% of the revenue generated from token sales under the new structure, solidifying their influence over the company’s financial future.
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