World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi project backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family, is gearing up for its first major token unlock on September 1, 2025, coinciding with the launch of perpetual futures contracts for WLFI on top crypto exchanges.
📈 Token Unlock Details
The project confirmed that early investors from two funding rounds, priced at $0.015 and $0.05 per token, will gain access to 20% of their purchased tokens, while the remaining 80% will remain locked pending a future governance vote. Overall, the September unlock represents roughly 5% of WLFI’s total supply, with founder, advisor, and team allocations remaining locked.
Investors must connect via an on-chain “Lockbox” system starting August 25. Most participants have already passed compliance checks, allowing them immediate access.
💹 Market Momentum & Futures
WLFI’s Ethereum-based token has gained traction, with perpetual futures listed on Binance, Bybit, and OKX, trading between $0.40–$0.42. Based on the project’s 100 billion token supply, this implies a fully diluted market value exceeding $40 billion.
The Trump family stands to gain significantly: DT Marks DEFI LLC controls 22.5 billion tokens (~$9B), while Donald Trump personally holds 15.75 billion tokens (~$6B)—potentially more than doubling his net worth as reported by Forbes.
🌐 Project Growth & Controversy
In July, WLFI token holders voted to make the token tradable, with plans for a USD1 stablecoin and a user loyalty program underway. However, the project has sparked political controversy, with critics citing conflicts of interest. Most proposed restrictions in the GENIUS Act, signed by Trump, were not included in the final legislation.
WLFI’s upcoming unlock will test both market demand and investor confidence, marking a key milestone in a high-profile, high-stakes DeFi venture.
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