WLFI Token Now Tradable After 99.94% Approval Draws $155M Institutional Investment as Trump Family Holds 60% Supply

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the blockchain initiative associated with Donald Trump’s family, has transitioned its governance token to a tradable asset following overwhelming community approval. A 99.94% majority of over 20,000 participants endorsed the proposal to unlock peer-to-peer and secondary market transactions for investor-held WLFI tokens. This move marks the first phase of token liquidity, enabling holders to transfer and list their assets. The WLFI team emphasized that this step represents “the next phase of community ownership and engagement,” though team and founder tokens remain locked pending a future governance vote to prevent supply shocks [1].

The token’s entry into open trading has drawn significant institutional backing. Aqua1 Foundation committed $100 million in WLFI tokens, positioning itself as the largest single holder. Additional investments include $30 million from TRON founder Justin Sun and $25 million from DWF Labs. Despite this influx, analysts have raised concerns about centralization risks, citing reports that the Trump family controls 60% of WLFI, which could undermine decentralized finance (DeFi) principles [2]. The project’s integration with Vaulta—a rebranded, EVM-compatible blockchain formerly known as EOS—aims to mitigate these concerns. Vaulta’s low-latency infrastructure will support WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin, real-world asset tokenization, and smart contract applications, aligning with its broader Web3 banking ambitions [3].

The token’s tradability introduces key market dynamics. Liquidity expansion could attract retail traders, while price discovery will unfold as unlocked holdings enter circulation. However, regulatory scrutiny is likely, with U.S. authorities potentially reviewing WLFI due to its political affiliations. The project’s roadmap includes further governance votes on unlocking remaining tokens and potential listings on centralized exchanges. Analysts caution that volatility and legal developments tied to its high-profile backers may shape WLFI’s trajectory [4].

WLFI’s strategic integration with Vaulta underscores its focus on scalable infrastructure, leveraging the platform’s EVM compatibility and developer-friendly environment. This partnership is critical for launching its stablecoin and advancing real-world use cases. While institutional support validates WLFI’s short-term momentum, long-term success hinges on maintaining governance transparency and regulatory compliance.

For traders, key watchpoints include exchange listings, token price movements, and governance progress. The next governance vote will determine whether team and founder tokens unlock, directly impacting market supply. Political and financial connections also raise questions about oversight, particularly as WLFI navigates its role in the Web3 ecosystem.

WLFI’s transition from a governance token to a tradable asset reflects growing institutional confidence in blockchain projects with political ties. However, centralization concerns and regulatory risks remain pivotal factors. The project’s ability to balance innovation with decentralization will define its credibility in the evolving crypto landscape [5].

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