Trump Family Cuts World Liberty Financial Stake by 20%: What It Means for Crypto Markets
The Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture has made headlines again as DT Marks DeFi LLC, the holding company controlled by President Donald Trump and his family, quietly reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial from 60% to approximately 40% over the past few weeks.
Diagram of Trump’s crypto Source: Molly White
The Stake Reduction Timeline
According to Forbes reporting, the ownership changes occurred in three distinct phases:
- December 2024: 75% ownership stake
- January 2025: Reduced to approximately 60%
- Post-June 8, 2025: Further cut to 40%
This represents a total reduction of 35 percentage points from the original 75% stake, with the most recent 20% cut happening within just 11 days.
World Liberty Financial official logo
Financial Implications and Profit Potential
While it remains unclear whether the Trump family directly profited from the stake reduction, financial analysts suggest the move could have generated millions in proceeds. Trump has already reported over $57 million in income from the venture as of June 2025, based on public financial disclosures.
The company has successfully raised approximately $550 million through two public token sales, demonstrating significant investor interest despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
The timing of this stake reduction coincides with increased congressional oversight of Trump’s cryptocurrency connections. Senator Richard Blumenthal has launched an investigation into World Liberty Financial, citing concerns about the president’s financial entanglements with the company.
The move also comes as Congress advances the GENIUS Act, landmark stablecoin regulation legislation that passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Trump publicly urged House lawmakers to pass the bill “ASAP” on social media.
Trump’s crypto entanglements diagram | Source: Reuters
World Liberty Financial’s USD1 Stablecoin
Central to the current debate is World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin, launched in March 2025 on Ethereum and BNB Chain networks. The stablecoin gained international attention when an Abu Dhabi-based company announced plans to use USD1 for a $2 billion investment in Binance.
This development highlights the growing institutional adoption potential of the Trump-backed cryptocurrency project, even as regulatory questions persist.
World Liberty Financial token | Source: CoinMarketCap
Market Analysis and Future Outlook
The stake reduction raises important questions about the Trump family’s long-term commitment to the cryptocurrency sector. However, the family still maintains significant exposure through:
- Remaining 40% ownership stake in WLF Holdco LLC
- 22.5 billion WLFI token holdings
- 75% share of token sale proceeds after expenses
Industry observers note that the lack of public announcement regarding the stake sales may be a strategic move to maintain market confidence in the venture’s stability.
Market reaction to WLF developments
Political and Economic Implications
The stake reduction occurs during a critical period for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. With Trump’s administration actively pursuing pro-crypto policies and the Republican-controlled Congress advancing stablecoin legislation, questions about conflicts of interest have intensified.
Democratic lawmakers continue to press for transparency regarding the president’s financial connections to the crypto industry, particularly as World Liberty Financial expands its market presence.
Trump family crypto project analysis | Source: CryptoSlate
This development represents a significant shift in one of the most closely watched cryptocurrency ventures in the political sphere, with implications extending beyond financial markets into regulatory and political domains. Forbes
