- World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) raises $550M, making it one of the top 10 token sales in history.
- The fund recently added $100K worth of SEI tokens, signaling a diversified investment strategy.
- TRON founder Justin Sun played a key role in $WLFI’s sales surge, strengthening his ties with Trump’s crypto initiatives.
World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), Trump’s crypto investment fund, now ranks among the top 10 largest token raises in history after securing $550 million in its latest sale.
Recently, it expanded its crypto holdings by buying $100K worth of SEI tokens on Ethereum via Cow Protocol. This strategic move follows a $25 million $USDC move last week. WLFI now holds roughly $76 million in assets, including Ethereum (ETH), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), TRON (TRX), AAVE, and MOVE.
WLFI’s Controversial Token Swap Offer
But it’s not just the fundraising that’s raising eyebrows. As per sources, WLFI has been actively engaging with blockchain teams, offering them an unusual deal: buy at least $10 million worth of unlaunched WLFI tokens (with a 10% fee), and in return, the firm will purchase the same amount of the blockchain’s native token.
Insiders also revealed that these tokens would be transferred at a $1.5 billion fully diluted valuation (FDV), with no vesting period attached. This tactic suggests a calculated effort to boost liquidity while attracting institutional and large-scale investors ahead of WLFI’s expected launch in Q3 2025.
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Before the launch of the TRUMP token, $WLFI sales struggled to gain traction. However, with the entry of TRON founder Justin Sun, the token slowly gained momentum. Sun emerged as one of the biggest $WLFI buyers, especially after Trump’s presidential inauguration. His influence is not limited to being a mere investor, he was later named a fund advisor, further cementing his connection with the Trump family in the crypto space.
Trump, Crypto, and WLFI: A Complex Web
The timing of these developments is no coincidence. Shortly after $TRUMP’s listing, World Liberty Financial rolled out its second round of token sales. Trump has actively steered the fund’s momentum by announcing major crypto initiatives, including a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the first-ever White House Crypto Summit, and policies aimed at improving transparency in government crypto holdings.
Despite these grand plans, reports indicate that the fund is operating at a loss. For investors, patience is key. This latest SEI investment hints at a calibrated effort to balance immediate risks with long-term market positioning.
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One thing is clear—Trump is leveraging his market-making expertise to ensure the fund’s success fits with his personal and political interests. But will this blurring of lines between politics, finance, and crypto pay off in the long run?
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