Trump Family’s WLFI Token Boom: $6 Billion Surge, DeFi Implications, and Ethical Concerns | HILAAC Analysis Trump Family’s WLFI Token Boom: $6 Billion Surge, DeFi Implications, and Ethical Concerns Introduction On September 1, 2025, the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF), unleashed its governance token $WLFI onto major exchanges—including Binance, OKX, and Bybit. The trading debut sparked a valuation frenzy, placing the Trump family's holdings at close to $6 billion on paper . This chapter marks one of the most striking intersections of politics, digital assets, and wealth creation in recent U.S. history. 1. Token Launch & Market Reaction The WLFI token began trading at around $0.30, briefly spiking before retreating, while still valuing the Trump family's locked holdings at nearly $6 billion 0. Reuters reported its price at approximately $0.246—around a 12% drop from the opening—equating to a tot...