🚨 Insider Shakeup? Trump Reportedly Sells 40% of Crypto Holdings — Quiet $190M Exit?!
While the world’s attention is locked on Middle East tensions and economic instability, a stealthy crypto power move may have just played out behind the scenes — and former U.S. President Donald Trump is at the center of it.
According to a detailed investigation by Forbes, Trump-affiliated firm DT Marks DEFI LLC has discreetly reduced its stake in the crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLF) from 60% down to 40%, without any public notice or justification. This marks Trump's second quiet sell-off this year.
🕰️ Timing is everything:
This move came shortly after June 8 — the day the "GENIUS Act", a new stablecoin regulatory framework, was passed. The bill triggered a surge in the stablecoin sector, including a valuation boost for Circle, a key player in the space.
📊 The numbers tell the story:
If WLF's valuation is compared to Circle's (estimated at $1.7B), Trump’s reduced stake could mean a cash-out of over $190 million, with at least $135 million potentially going directly to him. This comes just after WLF secured $550 million in token sales and a $2B capital injection backed by the UAE.
🚨 Key concerns emerging:
No public disclosure of the stake reduction
Perfectly timed with regulatory shifts
Possible advantage-taking from insider knowledge
Raises red flags about ethics and market manipulation
Critics argue this could represent a classic case of “profit before policy”, using political insight for personal financial gain. And with WLF’s mission to rival Circle, many now wonder: was this a strategic pump-and-dump orchestrated at the highest level?
🔍 Questions the market must now face:
Are crypto regulations being shaped to benefit insiders?
Is political influence now the most powerful trading edge?
How deep is the connection between governance and token valuations?
This isn’t just about crypto — it's about timing, influence, and power. In this high-stakes financial game, it seems some players may always be a few steps ahead.
