In a major move for the politically-themed crypto asset, Binance has officially announced it will list WLFI—the token backed by Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial project—on its spot trading platform. Trading for WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USDC pairs will open on September 1 at 13:00 UTC, marking a significant step in the project’s journey to mainstream accessibility.
Important Details for Traders
The exchange is taking a cautious but supportive approach to the listing.
- Seed Tag: Binance has applied its “Seed Tag” to WLFI, warning investors that the token is innovative but also carries higher volatility and risk.
- Trading Support: Spot Copy Trading and Trading Bots will be supported within 24 hours of the listing going live.
- Multi-Chain Access: The listing will support WLFI contracts on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Solana, with zero trading fees.
Deposits are already open, and withdrawals are scheduled to begin on September 2.
The Lockbox Claim Process Goes Live
The listing coincides with the start of the token’s “Lockbox” claim process. Starting Monday, early investors who participated in the $0.015 and $0.05 seed rounds can claim 20% of their allocations.
The remaining 80% will remain locked, subject to a community governance vote on its release schedule. This mechanism is designed to prevent massive sell pressure and ensure a stable market entry.
USD1 Stablecoin Launches on Solana
The WLFI listing is just one part of a larger ecosystem launch. World Liberty Financial’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, has officially gone live on the Solana blockchain.
The project aims to make capital markets “move at internet speed” and has already minted 100 million USD1 on the network. The stablecoin has also secured key listings and integrations:
- South Korean Listings: Upbit and Bithumb, South Korea’s largest exchanges, have already listed USD1 with KRW trading pairs.
- U.S. Listing: Coinbase has confirmed USD1 will be listed soon.
- DeFi Integration: It will be integrated with Raydium and Kamino Finance, with Bonk.fun serving as its official launchpad.
The Bottom Line
The simultaneous launch of the WLFI token on a major exchange and the USD1 stablecoin on a high-speed blockchain represents a well-coordinated, ambitious rollout. However, the Seed Tag is a clear reminder of the high risks involved. As unlocked tokens enter circulation, the project’s ability to manage volatility and maintain liquidity will be its first real test. For now, all eyes are on September 1 to see how the market reacts.
