Trump-Backed WLFI Token Faces Volatility After Market Debut

World Liberty Financial's WLFI token, linked to the Trump family, launched on September 1, 2025, with an initial trading price above $0.30, suggesting a fully diluted valuation exceeding $30 billion. However, the token's value quickly declined by approximately 25%, settling around $0.22.

The price drop coincided with the disclosure that nearly 25 billion WLFI tokens were in circulation, a figure higher than many investors had anticipated. In response, World Liberty Financial announced the permanent removal of 47 million WLFI tokens, valued at over $11 million, from circulation. This action aims to reduce the total supply and potentially increase the value of the remaining tokens.

The Trump family holds a significant stake in WLFI, with 22.5 billion tokens, representing 22.5% of the total supply. Despite the initial volatility, a spokesperson for World Liberty Financial characterized the launch as a "tremendous success."

The long-term value of WLFI will depend on the adoption of its broader ecosystem, particularly its USD1 stablecoin, which currently has a market value of about $2.7 billion but faces intense competition.