Is WLFI Set To Become A Political Crypto Symbol? Publicly-Listed Fintech Firm’s $1.5 Billion Fundraise Puts Trump Family At The Helm

Trump-Linked WLFI Token Set For $1.5 Billion Boost Through ALT5 Sigma Share Sale

ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed blockchain fintech, is preparing to raise $1.5 billion to acquire and hold a significant portion of World Liberty Financial’s native token, WLFI.

The fundraising will be split evenly between a private placement and a registered direct offering, each comprising 100 million shares priced at $7.50.

The transaction is set to close on 12 August, subject to standard conditions.

The arrangement will see World Liberty Financial contribute $750 million worth of WLFI tokens in exchange for ALT5 shares and pre-funded warrants, while the remaining $750 million will come in cash from investors in the direct sale.

Once completed, ALT5 aims to hold around 7.5% of the total WLFI token supply, launching what it calls a corporate treasury strategy.

Leadership Shift Brings Trump Family Into Boardroom

The deal also comes with significant leadership changes at ALT5 Sigma.

Zach Witkoff, Co-Founder and CEO of World Liberty Financial, will take over as Chairman of the Board, while Eric Trump will join as a Director.

WLFI Co-Founder Zak Folkman will serve as a board observer, and Matt Morgan will be appointed Chief Investment Officer.

World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. in 2024, has positioned WLFI as the centrepiece of its decentralised finance platform.

The token, which raised $590 million in a pre-sale last year, has been locked since then but is expected to become tradable in the near future—potentially attracting fresh market interest.

Copying A Playbook Made Famous By Bitcoin Treasuries

The WLFI treasury strategy follows a path made famous by Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, which turned its Nasdaq-listed software company into a Bitcoin-heavy investment vehicle.

Similar approaches have since emerged for Ethereum, Sui, and Ethena, with WLFI now seeking to join this niche category of corporate-backed crypto reserves.

In Monday’s announcement, World Liberty Financial celebrated the move with a post on X saying,

“One small step for mankind, one giant leap for WLFI.”

While details on other investors remain undisclosed, the Trump-backed firm was confirmed as the lead investor in the deal.

Can WLFI Outlast Market Cycles Or Is This A Political Brand Play?

Coinlive believes WLFI’s leap into public market exposure via ALT5 Sigma is bold but comes with the inherent risk of being tied too closely to the Trump family’s brand and political sphere.

While the treasury model has worked for Bitcoin due to its scale and liquidity, WLFI is an untested asset with no established secondary market track record.

Investor appetite may surge at launch, but its ability to sustain momentum will depend on broader market trust and whether it can prove real utility beyond the optics of a political-crypto crossover.