- WLFi token unlock triggered a massive $3.95B derivatives surge, with open interest jumping 60% to $931.9M.
- Early backers from $0.015 rounds gained over 20x returns, pushing WLFi’s valuation close to $40B.
- Trump-linked entities control major holdings, fueling political and speculative interest ahead of the September 1st release.
The WLFi token unlock just sent the crypto markets buzzing, with derivatives trading exploding by nearly 530% and volumes rocketing to $3.95 billion. It all comes as World Liberty Financial gears up for its official September 1st release—a launch that’s already pulling serious attention thanks to its Trump family ties and a staggering $500 million in crypto movements.
A Frenzy Ahead of WLFi Token Release
At exactly 8:00 AM ET Monday, the token unlock window opened, and the impact was immediate. Coinglass data shows open interest spiking 60% to hit $931.9 million. Early investors finally got access to around 20% of their holdings via WLFi’s so-called “Lockbox” system—a release mechanism that was designed to stagger supply but has now ignited heavy trading across multiple platforms.
Pre-market data is equally jaw-dropping. WLFi is hovering near $0.42, which—on a fully diluted basis—values the project at close to $40 billion. That’s a massive jump considering early backers bought in at just $0.015 per token. For them, this unlock is a twenty-fold payday, and speculation around what happens next is fueling the surge in trading activity.
Political Ties Add Fuel to the Fire
This isn’t just any token launch. DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity linked to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, controls a hefty 38% of WLF Holdco, which translates to 22.5 billion WLFi tokens. The group also collected 75% of proceeds from early token sales, putting them right at the center of this half-billion-dollar crypto shake-up.
Interestingly, the founders’ personal tokens remain locked for now. Their eventual value depends on governance votes from the community, a setup that’s already sparking debates about decentralization and political influence. That blend of politics and speculation explains why WLFi’s derivatives market is moving like no other altcoin right now.
Timing Is Everything
The release wasn’t random—it was timed to perfection. With the U.S. regulatory climate softening toward crypto, thanks in part to Trump’s stablecoin bill and new pro-crypto appointees, WLFi has positioned itself as a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi. Whether that narrative holds in the long run is still up for debate, but for now, the token unlock schedule has achieved exactly what it intended: maximum impact.
