- WLFI volume jumps 173% to $5.73B as traders prepare for the project’s first token unlock today.
- Open interest climbs near $1B, showing strong trader positioning ahead of the supply release.
- Binance captures $2.47B in WLFI trades, securing the top spot among major crypto exchanges.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-linked DeFi project, is attracting intense focus as traders await its first token unlock today. According to the data provided by Coinglass, WLFI derivatives saw a 173% growth in trading volume in the past 24 hours, reaching $5.73 billion. The deep rise in volumes indicates a growing interest from both retail and institutional investors gearing up for the unlock event.
Open interest, a gauge of outstanding, unsettled contracts, also soared near $1 billion, reaching its peak of $950 million before declining. Even with the retreat, open interest is up by over 20% in a day, which implies sustained belief in WLFI’s short-term price rally.
The derivatives boom comes after last week’s launch of perpetual futures for the token on major exchanges. WLFI initially opened at approximately $0.40 but has since dipped to around $0.32, reflecting market volatility amid looming supply pressures.
Binance Dominates WLFI Trades as Token Eyes Top 10 Debut
As the world awaits the first token unlock of World Liberty Financial, Binance leads the trading activity in the market. Coinglass data shows the Binance exchange accounted for nearly half of WLFI’s 24-hour derivatives volume, processing $2.47 billion across more than 11.6 million trades.
Binance also captured the bulk of open interest, holding $426.36 million — about half the market’s total positioning. Rival exchanges trailed far behind. OKX ranked second, handling almost 1.1 million trades worth $946 million in the past day, while Bitget followed with 1.09 million trades totaling $717 million.
Beyond the derivatives frenzy, WLFI’s potential market impact is drawing attention. Based on its pre-market price, the project could launch with a fully diluted value exceeding $31 billion. With 100 billion tokens in supply, that valuation would position World Liberty Financial alongside major players.
WLFI Token Unlock Puts Early Investors and Trump Stake in Spotlight
About 20% of the allocations purchased by early backers in the $0.015 and $0.05 rounds will be unlocked through a “Lockbox” claiming process. At today’s prices, those earliest investors stand to pocket nearly 20x returns, underscoring the windfall potential tied to this debut.
WLFI is set to list across a wide slate of exchanges, with Binance and Kraken already confirming support. Originally designed solely as a governance token for World Liberty’s forthcoming Ethereum-based exchange and lending platform, WLFI has quickly evolved into one of the most closely watched launches in recent memory.
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High-profile connections are adding fuel to the buzz. At the current pre-market value, the Trump family’s 22.5 billion WLFI tokens — held via DT Marks DeFi LLC — would be worth more than $7 billion, though team and adviser allocations remain locked for now.
The family’s role is deeply embedded in the project: Donald Trump is listed as “Chief Crypto Advocate,” while Barron, Eric, and Donald Trump Jr. carry titles as “Web3 Ambassadors.” A company tied to the family also takes home 75% of protocol revenues.
Conclusion
World Liberty Financial’s token launch underscores the intense speculation that defines the crypto arena. Given its massive trading volumes and robust open interest, the project stands as a testament to both investor appetite and market fortitude. With its high-profile endorsement and multi-billion-dollar valuation, the token has the potential to rival well-established players and secure a place among the top tokens in the industry.
