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Why did World Liberty Financial transfer $307M in ETH and WBTC to Coinbase?

by admin February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025
Why did World Liberty Financial transfer $307M in ETH and WBTC to Coinbase?

World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance (DeFi) project linked to former US President Donald Trump, has moved over $307 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to Coinbase Prime.

The transaction, one of the largest by the project to date, has drawn attention due to its timing and scale.

On-chain data suggests that more than 90% of the project’s multi-asset treasury has been shifted, significantly reducing its overall holdings.

While the official statement describes this as part of “routine treasury management,” the movement has raised questions about the project’s liquidity, strategic positioning, and potential regulatory concerns.

The transfers, executed across 13 separate transactions, come amid speculation surrounding Trump’s proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund and its possible exposure to digital assets.

$307M transfer reshapes WLFI’s treasury

Blockchain tracking platform Spotonchain revealed that World Liberty Financial transferred approximately $307 million worth of digital assets to Coinbase Prime in a series of large transactions.

These transfers, ranging from $4 million to $95 million each, were primarily composed of ETH and WBTC but also included holdings in AAVE, ENA, and LINK.

Following the transactions, the project’s treasury balance fell sharply, dropping from $363 million to roughly $33 million.

This represents a 90% reduction in its on-chain holdings, marking a drastic shift in its asset allocation strategy.

World Liberty Financial addressed the transactions on social media platform X, maintaining that the transfers were standard practice rather than an indication of liquidation.

The DeFi project stated that these movements were aimed at covering operational expenses and optimizing its treasury management.

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We’re making routine movements of our crypto holdings as part of regular treasury management, and payment of fees and expenses and to address working capital requirements. To be clear, we are not selling tokens—we are simply reallocating assets for ordinary business purposes.…

9:16 pm · 3 Feb 2025

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Despite this clarification, the move has fuelled speculation about the project’s financial stability, future investment strategy, and potential regulatory oversight.

Some WLFI assets remain untouched

While the large-scale transfer of funds raised concerns, certain assets remained untouched in World Liberty Financial’s treasury.

Notably, TRX—acquired after an investment from Tron founder Justin Sun—was not part of the Coinbase transactions.

Sun, who later joined the project as an advisor, has played a key role in shaping its digital asset strategy.

Meanwhile, blockchain data shows that following the large-scale transfers, World Liberty Financial’s wallets started receiving small ETH deposits from various newly created or inactive addresses.

These transactions, often consisting of small amounts, indicate continued activity despite the drastic reduction in overall holdings.

Market analysts have linked these developments to former President Trump’s proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Speculation suggests that Ethereum and Bitcoin could become part of the fund’s asset portfolio, which would position digital assets at the core of Trump’s financial strategy.

ETH price set for an up move?

ETH prices have experienced volatility in response to recent macroeconomic factors and shifting investor sentiment.

Ethereum initially faced downward pressure due to concerns over US trade tariffs but later staged a 50% recovery, surpassing $2,800.

Notably, large institutional investors and whale accounts, such as 7 Siblings, have accumulated ETH, signalling confidence in its long-term prospects.

Amid this market activity, Eric Trump posted on X, hinting at a potential buying opportunity for Ethereum investors.

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In my opinion, it’s a great time to add $ETH.

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The decision to shift the majority of its holdings to a centralised exchange has sparked debate about its next strategic move.

Whether this signals a restructuring effort, regulatory compliance strategy, or preemptive risk management remains to be seen.

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