World Liberty Financial's $40 Billion Valuation

World Liberty Financial is set to unveil tradable tokens for early investors on September 1, signaling a pivotal moment for the DeFi initiative associated with President Donald Trump and his family. The project will unlock 20% of tokens bought by early supporters during two funding rounds priced at $0.015 and $0.05 each. The remaining 80% will only be accessible following a governance vote. Tokens allocated to founders, team members, and advisors will remain locked, as per World Liberty's announcement. Starting Monday, August 25, investors can initiate an on-chain 'Lockbox' to confirm their compliance. 'The vast majority are cleared to connect and activate right away,' the project noted, adding that only a few that don't meet compliance criteria are restricted. In July, WLFI token holders voted unanimously to make the Ethereum-based token tradable, as World Liberty aims to bolster the adoption of its USD1 stablecoin and hinted at a loyalty program for users, alongside pursuing a Coinbase listing. Perpetual Futures Trading Launches at Over $0.40 On Saturday, WLFI's first pre-market perpetual futures trading contracts became available on exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and OKX. The initial trading price ranged between $0.40 and $0.42, suggesting a fully diluted valuation exceeding $40 billion, given the total supply of 100 billion WLFI tokens. Should this price be reflected in spot markets upon unlocking, Trump family's 22.5 billion tokens, held through DT Marks DEFI LLC, would hold a value of over $9 billion. Meanwhile, Trump's personal stake amounted to 15.75 billion tokens at the end of the previous year, equating to a value exceeding $6 billion, potentially doubling his estimated net worth according to Forbes. Political opponents have criticized Trump for his involvement in the project, with some Democrats expressing concerns over possible corruption avenues. Attempts to introduce conflict-of-interest safeguards by Democrats largely did not make it into the final version of the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin-focused legislation signed into law by Trump in July. Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media platform providing news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures holds a majority stake in The Block, investing in various companies within the crypto sector. Bitget serves as an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block operates independently, delivering objective and impactful information about the cryptocurrency industry. Current financial disclosures are available. © 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.