World Liberty Financial Reportedly Offers Investment Matching Deals Amid Crypto Losses

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project linked to the U.S. President Donald Trump, is reportedly offering investment-matching deals to crypto teams willing to invest in its native token, WLFI. According to Blockworks, the project has structured a quid pro quo arrangement, where those who invest at least $10 million in WLFI will receive an equal investment from World Liberty Financial in their own project’s token.

Additionally, a separate source told Blockworks that investors who contribute $15 million could receive “priority” treatment within the organization, though details on what this entails remain unclear.

The involvement of Trump in this project is drawing scrutiny, given his history with quid pro quo allegations, including the 2019 impeachment over pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate a political rival. His role as “Chief Crypto Advocate” for World Liberty Financial raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly if he secures a second term as U.S. president and is in a position to influence crypto regulations.

One of the project’s most prominent backers is Justin Sun, the controversial founder of TRON. Notably, World Liberty Financial has already invested in Sun-linked projects, including Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and TRON itself. These investments have raised questions about potential insider deals and whether the project is genuinely aimed at crypto industry development or serving the financial interests of a select group.

Despite its ambitious goals, World Liberty Financial’s investment portfolio has struggled. Analysis from Spot On Chain suggests that the project has lost over $50 million, largely due to the declining value of Ether (ETH), its largest holding. The broader crypto market downturn has further impacted its financial standing, raising concerns about the project’s long-term viability.

As the political and financial stakes surrounding World Liberty Financial continue to grow, the effectiveness of its investment strategy—and whether Trump’s involvement could influence regulatory outcomes—remains a key point of speculation.