ALT5 Sigma Completes $1.5B WLFI Treasury Deal With Trump-Linked Firm

World Liberty Financial and ALT5 Sigma have finalized a $1.5 billion treasury integration through a registered direct offering and concurrent private placement of 200 million shares. The transaction splits into two components: 100 million shares sold to institutional investors at $7.50 per share, and another 100 million shares issued in exchange for WLFI tokens [1]. This structure enables ALT5 Sigma to acquire 7.5% of the total WLFI token supply, positioning the token as a core treasury asset [1]. The offering is expected to close on August 12, 2025 [1].

The move is part of a strategic shift for ALT5 Sigma, a Nasdaq-listed company with a focus on cryptocurrency services, including its payment platform ALT5 Pay and OTC trading desk ALT5 Prime. The company has processed over $5 billion in digital asset transactions since its founding in 2018 [1]. By acquiring WLFI—backed by the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial—ALT5 is aligning with both market trends and the political influence of the Trump family [1].

Leadership changes accompany the deal. Zach Witkoff, CEO of World Liberty Financial, will become chairman of ALT5’s board, while Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, will join as a director [1]. Co-founder Zak Folkman will serve as a board observer, and crypto investor Matt Morgan will take on the role of chief investment officer [1]. These appointments underscore the deepening ties between the Trump family’s business interests and the cryptocurrency sector [1].

ALT5 will allocate the proceeds from the cash portion of the offering to fund its crypto treasury operations, purchase additional WLFI tokens, and pay down existing debt. A portion will also be used to settle ongoing litigation and strengthen working capital. This restructuring aims to stabilize ALT5’s financial position while expanding its crypto-related operations [1]. The integration of WLFI into ALT5’s balance sheet is a calculated risk, exposing the company to market and regulatory volatility linked to digital assets [1].

The announcement has already impacted investor sentiment. Following the news, ALT5’s stock surged 9% [2], reflecting optimism about the potential value of the WLFI token and the broader trend of public companies incorporating crypto into their treasuries [2]. This transaction marks one of the largest corporate treasury investments in a specific cryptocurrency in recent months, signaling a growing acceptance of digital assets in traditional financial infrastructure [1].

World Liberty Financial gains institutional validation through its association with a Nasdaq-listed company, enhancing the token’s legitimacy in the market. The partnership aligns with broader industry movements where publicly traded firms are adopting blockchain-based assets as part of their strategic growth plans [3]. By leveraging the Trump family’s political profile and the token’s market potential, ALT5 and World Liberty aim to reshape their respective financial futures [1].

Sources:

[1] [Trump Family’s DeFi Play Pulls ALT5 Sigma Into $1.5B WLFI Treasury Plan](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/08/11/trump-family-s-defi-play-pulls-alt5-sigma-into-usd1-5b-wlfi-treasury-plan)

[2] [ALT5 Sigma Stock Surges 9% on $1.5B WLFI-Linked Treasury Strategy Announcement](https://www.mexc.com/news/alt5-sigma-stock-surges-9-on-1-5b-wlfi-linked-treasury-strategy-announcement-64716)

[3] [WLFI's New Token Treasury Plan: Here Are the Details](https://www.bitrue.com/blog/wlfi-new-token-treasury-plan)