Trump’s Crypto Gambit 📉💸

World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency investment platform backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has seen its portfolio take a nosedive 🤪. It’s like watching a clown car trying to juggle chainsaws – messy and potentially disastrous!

According to data from Arkham Intelligence, WLFI’s investment of $336 million across nine cryptocurrencies is now worth approximately $226 million. 🤯 That’s a cool $110 million in unrealized losses, folks.

Ethereum (ETH), the darling of the crypto world, seems to have turned on its champion. WLFI bought it at an average price of $3,240, but now it’s trading around $2,000. Talk about a painful fall from grace! WLFI is down an estimated $80.85 million, or almost 37% of its total investment in this once-lauded cryptocurrency.

But wait, there’s more! 🥁

Tron (TRX) has emerged as the lone survivor, barely clinging to life with a measly 5% loss. The rest of WLFI’s holdings, including stETH, WHITE, Movement, and Ondo, have all contributed to this grand symphony of financial misfortune. 😭

Despite these losses, WLFI continues to double down on its investments. On March 6, they acquired a whopping $21.5 million worth of Ethereum, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and Movement Network tokens. Maybe they’re hoping for a miracle? ✨

And just to add a dash of intrigue, WLFI recently partnered with Sui (SUI), a blockchain founded by former Meta programmers. Is this a strategic move to expand its reach, or a desperate attempt to salvage its sinking ship? 🤔

The whispers are swirling, folks. Some believe this partnership is a clever way to diversify its portfolio, while others see it as a last-ditch effort to stay afloat. Only time will tell what the future holds for WLFI and its enigmatic leader.

Founded in 2024, WLFI has managed to position itself as a major player in DeFi, attracting strong investor interest during its January 2025 token sale. But with Trump’s growing influence in the cryptocurrency markets, concerns about conflicts of interest are mounting.

The Trump Organization insists that his children, an outside ethics lawyer, and an independent investment firm are in charge, but the smell of hubris and potential scandal hangs heavy in the air. 💨

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2025-03-10 12:32