World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform backed by Donald Trump, has announced a follow-up token sale at a significantly increased price after its initial offering sold out. The platform recently completed the first sale of WLFI tokens at 1.5 cents each and is now offering more tokens at a 5-cent price point, representing a 230% markup.
In a Jan. 20 post on X, World Liberty Financial stated, “We’ve completed our mission and sold 20% of our token supply. Due to massive demand and overwhelming interest, we’ve decided to open up an additional block of 5% of token supply.” The decision reflects the heightened interest in the project, which has gained momentum since its launch.
Initial Sale and New Token Offering
The platform, launched in September 2024, initially aimed to sell 20 billion WLFI tokens, equivalent to 20% of its 100-billion-token supply, raising $300 million. The initial offering restricted participation to U.S.-accredited investors and non-U.S. citizens, a limitation that slowed early sales.
With the extended sale, World Liberty Financial has added 5 billion more tokens at 5 cents each, seeking to raise an additional $250 million.
Major Investments and Market Impact
Justin Sun, founder of Tron and the project’s largest investor, announced on Jan. 19 that he is committing an additional $45 million to World Liberty Financial, increasing his total investment to $75 million. Sun initially invested $30 million in WLFI tokens in November 2024.
The WLFI token, which serves as the governance token for the platform’s upcoming decentralized crypto trading platform, grants holders voting rights on community proposals. However, the token is currently non-transferable and cannot be sold on secondary markets.
Strategic Partnerships and Memecoin Tie-Ins
World Liberty Financial has also announced a strategic partnership with TRUMP, the president-elect’s official memecoin. The TRUMP token experienced a dramatic price surge after its Jan. 19 launch, reaching $73 before falling by 40% to $41. The volatility coincided with the launch of Melania Trump’s namesake memecoin, adding to the flurry of activity surrounding the Trump family’s ventures in the crypto space.
With its extended sale and ambitious fundraising goals, World Liberty Financial continues to make headlines, positioning itself as a high-profile project in the decentralized finance ecosystem.
