Key developments and current information
1. Official trading launch
The launch of WLFI token trading on the Ethereum Mainnet was announced for September 1, 2025, at 08:00 AM Eastern Time (12:00 UTC).
Phase one is set to begin with the release of only 20% of the presale tokens, while 80% remains reserved and will be opened later through a governance vote.
2. "Secure Lock" mechanism – Lockbox
The WLFI token is activated through what is known as the Lockbox, a secured and audited smart contract (by Cyfrin), allowing investors to activate the lock between August 25 and 31, 2025.
3. Price fluctuations and market movement
The price on Binance rose to $0.55 during the presale trading period, then fell to $0.42, reflecting significant market volatility and noticeable activity from large investors and institutions.
Binance Futures also announced the launch of the WLFI/USDT perpetual contract with a leverage of 5x recently on August 23, 2025.
4. Institutional support and strategic investments
ALT5 Sigma entered into a partnership to purchase WLFI tokens as part of a $1.5 billion treasury alliance. Half of the funding will be through WLFI tokens, and the other half to acquire additional tokens, settle debts, or resolve legal issues.
This deal resulted in an initial valuation of the token that could reach $0.20.
5. Backgrounds for the platform and policies
The World Liberty Financial platform was established in 2024, belonging to the decentralized sector (DeFi), and is directly linked to the Trump family. Investigative journalism points to potential breaches of the separation between politics and business, along with complex foreign investments.
A fund affiliated with the UAE government also invested using the stablecoin USD1 enabled within the platform to acquire a stake in Binance worth $2 billion.
Legal experts criticize these steps as questionable boundaries between politics, campaign financing, and decentralization.
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Quick summary
Subject Details
Trading launch date September 1, 2025
Launch mechanism 20% of the token is launched, the rest by community decision
Pricing and volatility Reaching $0.55 on Binance, then fluctuating to $0.42
Trading mechanisms Secured Lockbox, activation between August 25–31
Institutional support Deals with ALT5, valuation of $0.20, foreign investments of USD1
Political and regulatory controversy Connection to Trump, foreign investments, ethical and legal concerns
