World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the investment firm linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family, has made another significant move in the cryptocurrency market. The firm recently invested $20 million to acquire 3,001 Ethereum (ETH) tokens and 95 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), according to on-chain transaction tracker Lookonchain.
Trump’s World Liberty(@worldlibertyfi) bought another 3,001 $ETH($10M) and 95 $WBTC($10M).
Since Nov 30, 2024, #WorldLiberty has bought:
49,879 $ETH($170M) at $3,407;
647 $WBTC($68.5M) at $105,983;
40.72M $TRX($10M) at $0.25.
256,315 $LINK($6.7M) at $26.14;
19,399 $AAVE($6.7M)… pic.twitter.com/RK2NBiN6p6— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 25, 2025
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This latest acquisition, split evenly between Ethereum and Wrapped Bitcoin at $10 million each, brings WLFI’s total Ethereum holdings to 54,671 tokens, valued at approximately $180.22 million. Notably, the company’s WBTC reserves now stand at 646.715 coins, worth roughly $67.5 million.
WLFI: A Five-Day Spending Spree
The $20 million purchase marks part of a larger trend for WLFI. Over the past five days, the firm has spent $210 million acquiring various cryptocurrencies, with over 50% allocated to Ethereum and WBTC. Interestingly, this spree includes $119.95 million for 35,995 ETH at an average price of $3,332 per token and $66.84 million for 629.1 WBTC, bought at $106,249 each.
Growing Crypto Holdings
Since November 30, 2024, the Trump-backed firm has spent over $250 million on a diversified crypto portfolio that includes:
- 49,879 Ethereum (ETH): $170 million at an average price of $3,407.
- 647 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC): $68.5 million at $105,983 each.
- 40.72 million Tron (TRX): $10 million at $0.25 each.
- 256,315 Chainlink (LINK): $6.7 million at $26.14 each.
- 19,399 Aave (AAVE): $6.7 million.
- 5.78 million Ethena Labs (ENA) and 134,216 ONDO tokens.
As of today, the firm’s total crypto portfolio is valued at approximately $381.49 million, with Ethereum and WBTC comprising the majority.
WLFI’s rapid accumulation of digital assets signals strong confidence in the future of decentralized finance and demonstrates the firm’s focus on consolidating high-value assets like Ethereum and Wrapped Bitcoin.
In addition to Ethereum and WBTC, the firm holds significant amounts of staked Ethereum (STETH), valued at $63.89 million for 19,403 tokens. Other holdings, including USD Coin (USDC) and smaller altcoins, make up less than $10 million each.
These developments come as crypto markets remain volatile but optimistic, with Ethereum trading around $3,300 and Bitcoin hovering near $106,000. Analysts are closely watching WLFI’s moves as a potential indicator of broader institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments.
WLFI’s continued purchases underscore its growing influence in the crypto space. Whether these investments will yield substantial returns in the long term remains to be seen, but the firm’s strategy has undeniably drawn attention.
