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Binance Lists Donald Trump Linked WLFI Token; to Be Traded on Three Blockchains

Binance Lists Donald Trump-Linked WLFI Token; to Be Traded on Three Blockchains

Binance lists WLFI token with liquidity concerns as 70 percent insider control sparks debate on decentralisation.

Written by Rahul Dhingra, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 1 September 2025 17:47 IST

Binance Lists Donald Trump-Linked WLFI Token; to Be Traded on Three Blockchains

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Binance lists Trump-linked WLFI token, but liquidity concerns spark regulatory debate

Highlights

Binance Lists WLFI Token With Seed Tag Warning
70 Percent Of WLFI Supply Held By Insiders
Liquidity Constraints May Trigger High Price Volatility

Binance is the first major crypto exchange to list World Liberty Financial's governance token - WLFI, allowing trading through WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USDC pairs. Deposits open on Monday, and withdrawals will start a day later. This means that the token is finally transferable after being locked since the launch. The exchange has assigned WLFI a “Seed Tag” status, which requires traders to complete educational quizzes before gaining access. The objective of this strategy is to flag traders about its high risk and early-stage nature.

Binance's WLFI Listing Raises Liquidity Concerns Amidst Insider Dominance

It's worth noting that there are constraints on liquidity as only a small portion of WLFI's 33 billion supply is currently tradable, with the majority being locked. Analysts warn that this could lead to a restricted market and sharper price swings.

WLFI is the governance token for World Liberty Financial, a Trump-affiliated crypto venture that was pitched as a decentralised financial ecosystem. However, its tokenomics have come under the hammer. As per the reports by CoinLedger and Crypto Potato, insiders own about 70 percent of WLFI's supply, with very little going to the public.

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The project is under speculation whether it is more about political branding than financial innovation because the project stands right opposite the principles of decentralisation.

This listing is a landmark milestone for the token, providing access to retail investors globally, but also inviting criticism. The token's high concentration of political figures has led to concerns about governance, transparency, and regulatory risks.

According to analysts, WLFI may face difficulties if regulators perceive it as a financial instrument more closely linked to political power than to commercial usefulness.

Binance's action shows the increasing need for cryptocurrency assets with political connections, as well as the risks they pose to investors. As WLFI is now tradable, the market will demonstrate whether the token can create real demand or if it will continue to be a speculative investment riding on the back of high market volatility and limited supply. This move will set a precedent for politically linked tokens that are entering the mainstream crypto market.

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Rahul Dhingra is a crypto writer at Gadgets 360, where he covers the exciting world of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Defi and Web3. Before joining Gadgets 360, he worked as a content specialist for a European-based Crypto Exchange. Rahul loves storytelling, not just through the written word but also through the visual medium. Beyond his professional life, Rahul is a sports fanatic. Whether it’s cricket or football, his passion for the game is contagious. More