World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto firm linked to President Donald Trump, launched in September 2024 amid controversies regarding potential conflicts of interest. WLFI raised about $300 million in its initial token sale and $250 million in a second sale on Trump’s inauguration day, but its investments have not fared well. Despite holding nearly $100 million in a diversified portfolio, including stablecoins and crypto assets like Wrapped Bitcoin and Ether, the firm has faced significant losses—averaging $4.28 million in total investments as of late April 2025. Notably, investments in some assets like Mantle and Movement fell over 50%. Concerns have emerged about the Trump family's ability to manipulate market outcomes, especially following controversial social media posts made by Trump. As regulatory scrutiny increases, discussions around potential conflicts of interest related to WLFI continue. The Trump administration's ties to the crypto sector appear strengthen with favorable legislation being proposed for the industry, amidst an ongoing crypto market downturn.

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