Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Faces $51M Loss in Latest Crypto Crash

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Vignesh S G

February 3, 2025

Crypto Crash: Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Suffers $51M Portfolio Plunge

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency investment firm backed by Donald Trump Donald Trump Donald Trump is an American former president politician, businessman, and media personality, who served as the 45th president of the U.S. between 2017 to 2021. Trump earned a Bachelor of science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. Trump won the 2016 presidential election as the Republican Party nominee against Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton while losing the popular vote. As president, Trump ordered a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, diverted military funding toward building a wall on the U.S.–Mexico border, and implemented a family separation policy. Trump has remained a prominent figure in the Republican Party and is considered a likely candidate for the 2024 presidential election President is experiencing significant losses in its digital asset portfolio. According to blockchain analytics platform SpotOnChain, the firm invested $242.77 million in various cryptocurrencies between January 19 and January 31, 2024.

However, the portfolio has since dropped by over 21%, leading to an unrealized loss of $51.77 million.

But how did this happen? And what does this mean for the firm’s future in the volatile crypto market?

Major Losses in Key Assets

The firm’s largest holdings—Ethereum (ETH), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and Ethena (ENA)—have taken major hits, which have contributed to the overall decline in the portfolio’s value.

Token	Accumulation (Tokens)	Total USD Spent	Avg. Buy Price	Current Price	PnL (USD)	PnL (%)
ETH	45,405	$149.95M	$3,303	$2,495	– $36.67M	-24.45%
WBTC	629.095	$66.84M	$106,248	$93,426	– $8.07M	-12.07%
TRX	40,718,118	$10.00M	$0.246	$0.209	– $1.48M	-14.78%
AAVE	13,261	$4.70M	$354.42	$227.76	– $1.68M	-35.74%
ENA	5,037,299	$4.70M	$0.933	$0.525	– $2.05M	-43.72%
LINK	177,928	$4.70M	$26.415	$18.42	– $1.42M	-30.27%
MOVE	2,397,674	$1.88M	$0.784	$0.617	– $401K	-21.36%

Ethereum and Wrapped Bitcoin Hit Hard

Ethereum (ETH), the firm’s largest holding, has fallen by 24.45%, dropping from an average buy price of $3,303 to $2,495, resulting in a $36.67 million loss.

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), the second-largest position, has declined by 12.07%, causing an $8.07 million loss.

Other assets like TRON (TRX) and AAVE have also suffered double-digit losses, adding to the portfolio’s struggles. However, Ethena (ENA) has experienced the biggest drop, falling 43.72% from $0.933 to $0.525. The firm’s $4.7 million investment in ENA has lost over $2 million in value, raising concerns about its exposure to volatile assets.

Crypto Markets Remain Unpredictable

World Liberty Financial’s recent losses highlight the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. Despite backing from the Trump family and a diversified portfolio, the firm has been impacted by sharp market downturns that have affected even top digital assets.

While these short-term losses are substantial, the potential for a market rebound suggests there may be room for recovery.

Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.