World Liberty Futures Launch at $40B Valuation, Trump Tied

• WLFI introduces perpetual futures across major exchanges.
• Token stabilizes around $0.40, signifying robust market interest.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative backed by Donald Trump and his family, debuted its pre-market perpetual futures contracts for its Ethereum-based token, WLFI, on August 23, 2025. These contracts, as reported by The Block, are now actively trading on major exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, and OKX.

Trading values for the WLFI token initially ranged between $0.40 and $0.42, reflecting an implied fully diluted valuation (FDV) of over $40 billion. This monumental market entry underscores significant investor enthusiasm as the project launches its pre-market offerings.

A token unlock scheduled for September 1 will make 20% of WLFI tokens that were purchased in funding rounds at $0.015 and $0.05 available to investors. The remaining 80% of tokens will be subject to governance votes in the future. Additional tokens designated for founders, team members, and advisors remain locked for an undefined timeframe to maintain supply controls.

On August 25, WLFI users will gain access to the project’s compliance-verifying feature, the “Lockbox.” Designed to ensure regulatory adherence during token transactions, this tool is expected to reduce potential compliance risks.

DT Marks DEFI LLC, a Trump family-associated entity, holds a significant stake of 22.5 billion WLFI tokens. If spot prices align with those in perpetual futures trades, this stake would be valued at over $9 billion. However, these tokens remain locked, further restricting immediate availability.

The Trump family’s deep financial involvement in WLFI has sparked concerns from various political observers, citing potential conflicts of interest and ethical scrutiny over intertwining politics with blockchain ventures.