World Liberty Financial Invests $775K in SEI Despite Portfolio Losses
Despite enduring steep losses across its crypto portfolio, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a digital asset firm linked to the Trump family, has continued its aggressive altcoin accumulation strategy. On April 12, WLFI added approximately $775,000 worth of SEI tokens, according to on-chain data, using USDC transferred from its main wallet to one of its active trading addresses. Also read: World Liberty Financial Raises $590M—Will It Disrupt Traditional Finance? The purchase comes as World Liberty Financial’s broader investment performance remains in the red. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reports that the firm has deployed $346.8 million across 11 tokens, but its portfolio is down $145.8 million overall. Losses from Ethereum (ETH) alone account for $114 million of that deficit. The continued acquisition of highly volatile assets has raised eyebrows among analysts questioning the sustainability of WLFI’s approach. World Liberty Financial Portfolio Deep in the Altcoin Trenches WLFI’s crypto holdings span a wide array of assets. While it maintains positions in blue-chip tokens like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum, a significant portion of its capital is tied up in altcoins such as Tron (TRX), Ondo Finance (ONDO), Avalanche (AVAX), and now Sei (SEI). World Liberty Financial holdings (Source: Lookonchain) WLFI’s trading strategy has also drawn attention due to public endorsements from Trump family members. On Feb. 3, Eric Trump tweeted that it was “a great time to add $ETH.” At the time, ETH was trading at $2,879. As of April 12, the price had dropped to $1,611—a 55% decline—prompting skepticism about the timing and wisdom of the endorsement. USD1 Appears on Major Exchanges, But No Official Word Amid market uncertainty, WLFI’s stablecoin project, USD1, has quietly made its way onto crypto platforms such as Coinbase, Binance, and CoinMarketCap. World Liberty Financial USD appears on CoinMarketCap (Source: CoinMarketCap) Also read: Trump Family Crypto Empire Nears $1 Billion Amid Broad Web3 Push Although World Liberty Financial has not issued a formal announcement, the appearance of what appears to be USD1’s logo on these platforms has stirred speculation. Critics argue that branding without public disclosure may reflect a lack of transparency. WLFI’s growing crypto ambitions have reached Capitol Hill. During an April 2 House Financial Services Committee hearing, Representative Maxine Waters warned that Trump may intend to use USD1 to supplant the US dollar in federal operations. Also read: Democratic Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Trump-Linked Stablecoin USD1 Despite the political backlash and deep unrealized losses, WLFI shows no signs of slowing down. Its recent SEI acquisition suggests the fund remains committed to expanding its presence in digital markets—whatever the cost. Steven's passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology began in 2014, inspiring him to immerse himself in the field. He notably secured a top 5 world ranking in robotics. While he initially pursued a computer science degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, he chose to pause his studies after two semesters to take a more hands-on approach in advancing cryptocurrency technology. During this period, he actively worked on multiple patents related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Additionally, Steven has explored various areas of the financial sector, including banking and financial markets, developing prototypes such as fully autonomous trading bots and intuitive interfaces that streamline blockchain integration, among other innovations. View all posts