Trump-Linked WLFI's Stability Gambit Shaken by Investor Profit-Taking Spree

World Liberty Financial's (WLFI) token price plummeted following a profit-taking move by major investor Jump Crypto, which transferred 100 million WLFI tokens-worth approximately $15.4 million-to Binance, signaling potential selling pressure. The token, which had surged 26% earlier in the week amid a broader market rally tied to a U.S. government shutdown resolution, lost 6% of its value post-transfer, trading at $0.1640 as of CoinMarketCap data. The shift in investor sentiment underscored the token's volatility, even as World Liberty Financial, linked to the Trump family, continues to navigate a competitive digital finance landscape.

The move coincided with WLFI's partnership with AB Chain to deploy its USD1 stablecoin on the latter's high-performance blockchain network. The collaboration aims to enhance transaction speed and accessibility for USD1, a Solana-based stablecoin launched in August 2025. AB Chain's ecosystem, which includes the zero-fee AB Wallet, is expected to expand USD1's use cases in decentralized finance (DeFi), payments, and liquidity solutions. The partnership also highlights WLFI's broader strategy to integrate stablecoin infrastructure, potentially stabilizing its token's value proposition amid market fluctuations.

WLFI's price volatility has been a persistent challenge since its September market debut. The token opened at $0.331 but lost over 31% in days, prompting a 47 million token burn to reduce supply and stabilize value. Developers have also proposed a buyback program to further support the token. However, the recent profit-taking by Jump Crypto-despite WLFI's $550 million in public sales and 85,000 token holders-has raised questions about the effectiveness of such measures in restoring long-term investor confidence.

Market observers are closely watching WLFI's open interest, which surged to $280 million in 24 hours, indicating heightened speculative activity. Traders are hedging positions and leveraging exposure amid the token's elevated volatility, a trend common in high-open-interest environments. Meanwhile, WLFI's USD1 stablecoin and token burn initiatives represent a dual strategy to attract institutional and retail investors, though their success remains unproven in a market still grappling with regulatory and political uncertainties.

As WLFI continues to test its value proposition, the partnership with AB Chain and ongoing supply management efforts could serve as critical milestones. The Trump family's involvement, while drawing political attention, also adds a layer of intrigue in a sector increasingly scrutinized for governance risks. For now, the market will watch whether these moves can translate into sustained value creation or merely delay the inevitable corrections in a highly speculative asset class.