Trump-backed WLFI token launches on Sept 1, 2025, after raising $550M. The DeFi platform bridges TradFi and crypto with USD1 stablecoin, a $1.5B treasury, and major exchange listings.
Author: Sahil Thakur
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is launching its native token $WLFI for public trading on September 1, 2025, at 12:00 UTC (8:00 AM ET). The launch marks one of the most politically charged token releases in crypto history, with over $550 million raised from accredited investors and ties to Trump family entities like DT Marks DEFI LLC.
Initially deployed on Ethereum mainnet, $WLFI will trade on Uniswap, with listings on major centralized exchanges like MEXC, KuCoin, LBank, and HTX following shortly after.
WLFI was founded in October 2024 with a mission to “make crypto and America great.” It aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi using USD1, its dollar-backed stablecoin, and on-chain financial tools like lending, borrowing, and trading. The platform is integrated across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Tron.
The $WLFI token began as a non-transferable governance asset but transitioned to tradable status after a 99.94% approval vote in July 2025. According to investor materials, the family controls 22.5 billion tokens, with Donald Trump personally holding 15.75 billion WLFI, worth over $6 billion at current secondary market prices (~$0.42).
Src: Tokenomist
The WLFI Lockbox contract was activated between August 25–31, requiring presale participants to manually claim tokens. Security audits were conducted by Cyfrin.
WLFI will be available across multiple exchanges with varying trading types and compliance requirements:
| Exchange | Type | Launch Time (UTC) | KYC Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | Spot (WLFI/USDT, WLFI/USDC, WLFI/USD1) | Sept 1, 12:00 | Optional | Not licensed in U.S. |
| KuCoin | Spot | Sept 1, 13:00 | Required | Global, not U.S.-licensed |
| LBank | Spot, Pre-Market | Sept 1, 13:00 | Optional | Global reach |
| HTX | Spot, Margin (10x) | Sept 1 | Generally required | Not available in U.S./China |
| Binance | Perpetual Futures | Aug 23 | Full KYC | Global excl. U.S. |
| Bybit | Perpetual Futures | Aug 23 | Mandatory | No U.S. access |
| OKX (Turkey) | Spot via Call Auction | Sept 1, 12:00–13:00 | Required | Turkey listing only |
| Kraken | Spot (USD, EUR) | TBA | Full KYC | U.S.-regulated, limited states |
Some exchanges like Bitget and Gate.io have also announced spot or futures listings. Binance Futures and Bybit have been trading WLFI perpetuals since August 23, with up to 5x leverage.
Market watchers expect sharp volatility due to thin liquidity, hype-driven demand, and unlock schedules. WLFI’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) is estimated between $20 billion and $42 billion, depending on price and circulating supply.
Analysts note potential catalysts for post-launch upside:
WLFI’s ecosystem includes:
The project plans to expand partnerships and release new governance proposals following launch. Potential ETF filings and broader institutional outreach are also on the roadmap.
As one of the most politically significant token launches to date, WLFI’s debut will test the boundaries between U.S. politics, DeFi governance, and public crypto markets.
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