TLDR:
WLFI has invested $178.2 million across six different cryptocurrencies in just three days, bringing total holdings to $365.5 million
The fund purchased 94.94 wBTC for $9.84 million on January 22nd, taking advantage of price dips
WLFI has become a top 0.1% holder of staked Ethereum (stETH) with $33 million staked
Initial $120 million investment was announced by Donald Trump Jr. immediately after his father’s inauguration
TRON founder Justin Sun previously invested $30 million in WLFI in November 2024
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency investment fund with ties to the Trump family, has rapidly expanded its digital asset portfolio through a series of large purchases over the past three days.
The fund’s aggressive investment strategy has pushed its total cryptocurrency holdings to $365.5 million, establishing itself as a major institutional player in the digital asset market.
The fund’s most recent transaction occurred on January 22nd, when it acquired 94.94 Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) for $9.84 million. This purchase was strategically timed to take advantage of a temporary price decline in the asset. Just one day earlier, WLFI had invested $2.65 million to acquire 10.81 million TRON (TRX) tokens.
To commemorate the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, $WLFI is proud to announce the following strategic purchases today:
$47,000,000 ETH
$47,000,000 wBTC
$4,700,000 Aave
$4,700,000 LINK
$4,700,000 TRX
$4,700,000 ENA
Excited for the…
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 21, 2025
Over the three-day period, WLFI accumulated a total of 534.1 wBTC, spending $56.82 million at an average price of $106,379 per coin. Despite experiencing some minor price decreases following these purchases, the fund has maintained its buying momentum.
The investment spree began on January 20th, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Donald Trump Jr. announced WLFI’s initial $120 million investment, which allocated $47 million each to Ethereum and wBTC, with the remaining $26 million distributed among TRX, AAVE, LINK, and ENA tokens.
Data from crypto analytics platform Arkham has revealed that WLFI has become a top 0.1% holder of staked Ethereum (stETH), with $33 million currently staked in the protocol. This position demonstrates the fund’s commitment to participating in various aspects of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including staking mechanisms.
The fund’s current portfolio includes $182 million worth of Ethereum, making it their largest holding. Additionally, WLFI maintains $55.6 million in USDC stablecoin positions, providing liquidity and stability to their overall investment strategy.
World Liberty Financial (@worldlibertyfi) spent $9.84M to buy 94.94 $WBTC in the past hour during a price dip!
In 3 days, the fund has invested $56.82M in 534.1 $WBTC at an average price of $106,379, now down $1.74M (-3%).
And overall, a total of $178.2M has been spent on 6… https://t.co/hw42M1Wc58 pic.twitter.com/TapRMagNgB
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) January 23, 2025
WLFI has also allocated $6.9 million to the Aave protocol, a leading decentralized lending platform, and $6.2 million to Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that provides real-world data to blockchain applications.
The relationship between WLFI and TRON has drawn particular attention from market observers. In November 2024, TRON’s founder Justin Sun made a $30 million investment in WLFI, expressing support for blockchain development in the United States.
The fund’s investment approach appears to focus on established cryptocurrencies with strong market positions. Their portfolio includes both layer-1 blockchain protocols and tokens that support essential cryptocurrency infrastructure services.
WLFI’s trading activity has been closely monitored through on-chain data, which provides transparent information about their purchases and holdings. This transparency has allowed market analysts to track the fund’s accumulation strategy in real-time.
The timing of WLFI’s largest purchases coincided with various price movements in the cryptocurrency market, suggesting a tactical approach to building their positions. The fund has demonstrated willingness to make substantial purchases during price dips.
At the time of the most recent data, Ethereum was trading at $3,285, showing minimal price movement over the previous 24 hours. This stability in the market has provided WLFI with opportunities to continue building their positions.
The fund’s rapid accumulation of digital assets represents one of the largest institutional cryptocurrency investment initiatives in recent months. Their strategy spans across different sectors of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including smart contract platforms, oracle services, and lending protocols.
WLFI’s investment choices reflect a focus on both established cryptocurrencies and emerging protocols that support the broader digital asset infrastructure. Their holdings include exposure to various aspects of decentralized finance (DeFi), including lending, staking, and oracle services.
The latest transaction data shows WLFI continuing to execute their investment strategy across multiple cryptocurrencies, with their most recent purchase of wBTC occurring on January 22nd, 2025.
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