World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token officially begins trading today, Sept. 1, with Binance and several other major exchanges listing the asset as its token unlock kicks in.
Summary
- Binance and multiple exchanges launch WLFI spot trading as its first token unlock goes live.
- 20% of presale allocations released via Lockbox, with future releases subject to community votes.
- WLFI’s stablecoin expands to Solana with $2.2B market cap and ecosystem integrations.
Binance announced on Sept.1 that WLFI spot trading will open at 13:00 UTC with WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USDC pairs. Deposits opened earlier in the day, while withdrawals will follow on Sept. 2. The launch expands WLFI access beyond its pre-market futures, which had been live on Binance and Hyperliquid (HYPE) since late August.
Bybit, OKX, KuCoin, Gate.io, MEXC, Bitget, BingX, and HTX are also listing WLFI, ensuring broad coverage across centralized exchanges. Futures products, first introduced last month, gave traders early exposure, with WLFI pricing near $0.27 ahead of today’s debut.
WLFI token unlock and governance
The exchange listings coincide with WLFI’s first unlock event. Early backers from presale rounds at $0.015 and $0.05 can now claim 20% of their allocations, equal to about 5% of the 100 billion total supply. The remaining 80% will be released over time through governance votes.
A smart contract system known as the Lockbox, audited by Cyfrin, manages the distribution. The feature launched on Aug. 25, giving token holders a week to prepare for trading. Investors must activate their Lockbox to access unlocked allocations.
A key component of WLFI’s design is community control. Token holders have a say in project funding, unlock schedules, and Treasury decisions. In July, more than 99% of voters approved making WLFI tradable, transitioning it from a governance-only token to a fully liquid asset on Ethereum (ETH).
USD1 expands to Solana
Alongside WLFI’s debut, World Liberty Financial also announced that its stablecoin, USD1, is now live on Solana (SOL). Pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, USD1 has already reached a $2.2 billion market cap in under 90 days, making it one of the fastest-growing stablecoins.
The Solana launch includes integrations with Bonk (BONK) for token launches, Kamino Finance for lending and borrowing, and Raydium (RAY) for trading liquidity. With USD1 joining other stablecoins, Solana now has $11.9 billion in circulating stablecoins.
Political and regulatory backdrop
WLFI has attracted attention outside of the cryptocurrency markets due to its ties to the Trump family. Potential conflicts of interest have drawn criticism, particularly in the wake of the GENIUS Act’s passage, which shapes the framework for digital assets in the United States.
While exchange support provides WLFI with instant liquidity, its political connections add uncertainty to its regulatory outlook.
