Trump-Backed Venture World Liberty Fi Buys $1M Worth of Ethereum at $3,895 per ETH

World Liberty Fi, the Trump-backed DeFi project, has made another notable move into Ethereum, acquiring over 250 ETH for $1 million.

The purchase, made at a high price of $3,895 per ETH, reflects a confident bet on Ethereum as it surges to new yearly highs.

Notably, ETH broke above $3,940 yesterday for the first time since January of this year. Such a massive purchase at this high level suggests strong conviction that the rally will endure, potentially leading ETH to break a new all-time high.

Details of Latest Ethereum Purchase

According to on-chain data, the transaction originated from address “0xee…174dc,” revealing World Liberty Fi’s acquisition of 256.75 ETH using $1 million in USDC. The move adds to its growing Ethereum position.

Inside World Liberty Fi’s $211M Crypto Portfolio

Per Arkham Intelligence data, World Liberty Fi now holds approximately $211 million in digital assets. The portfolio is diversified across major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins:

USDT: $85 million

WETH: $30 million

WBTC: $19.33 million

stETH: $19.18 million

USDC: $16.43 million

The recent Ethereum purchase marks a tactical redeployment of stablecoin reserves, possibly in preparation for upcoming internal initiatives.

Trump’s Crypto Holdings Shift as WLFI Ownership Shrinks

While World Liberty Fi continues to invest aggressively, its ownership structure is evolving. Originally, the Trump family controlled 75% of the company via DT Marks DeFi LLC (formerly DT Tower II LLC). However, updated figures on the WLFI website reveal a reduction:

January 24: Ownership dropped from 75% to 60%

Past Days: Further declined to approximately 40%

According to a Forbes analysis, this suggests that Donald Trump or associated entities may have liquidated a significant portion of their stake, potentially clearing $190 million, with the president possibly netting $135 million from the sale.

Move Contrasts with Trump Media’s Bet on Bitcoin

This Ethereum investment comes as Trump-related entities continue to deepen their crypto engagement. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) recently confirmed it holds $2 billion in Bitcoin and related assets, representing two-thirds of its liquid reserves.

Additionally, TMTG has allocated $300 million to Bitcoin-linked derivatives, aiming to capitalize on market volatility while building a long-term treasury position. The group has also filed for several crypto ETFs, including one with a 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ether allocation.

As Trump’s political and financial worlds increasingly overlap, analysts have flagged potential ethical concerns. With the president’s Truth Social posts known to move markets, critics warn that such influence, combined with direct financial exposure, could distort fair market behavior.

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