In the second half of January, the Washington financial community was stunned by an unexpected move by World Liberty Financial (WLF), a fund closely associated with Trump's inner circle. In a matter of weeks, the organization made an impressive leap in cryptocurrency investments - from a modest $55 million in November to nearly $350 million in early 2025.
The event of January 19, when WLF unexpectedly acquired more than 25 thousand ethereum, was particularly revealing. Analysts immediately noticed a strange coincidence: it happened just one day before the presidential inauguration. It seemed that the fund was expecting something significant, either political changes or a powerful cryptocurrency rally.
WLF's portfolio has become a real mosaic of modern cryptocurrency assets. The lion's share - more than 60% - was ethereum, which eloquently testified to the team's strategic expectations. Next to it were wrapped bitcoin, a selection of altcoins, and stablecoins. It was not just an investment, but a well-thought-out geopolitical game at the intersection of technology and power.
Joseph Lubin, the co-founder of ethereum, became an unexpected participant in this story. He hinted at the Trump family's ambitious plans to explore the potential of various blockchains, from ethereum to bitcoin to solana. It seemed that the crypto world could get an unexpected but powerful ally in the corridors of power.
Eric Trump's tweet added to the drama of the situation. His first post "It's a great time to add $ETH. You will thank me later" instantly raised a wave of discussion on social media. The lawyers reacted quickly, and the tweet was edited to remove the cryptic phrase about future gratitude. It looked almost like a political thriller scenario, where every word could have far-reaching consequences.
The Ethereum Foundation did not stand aside either. Vitaly Buterin, known for his caution, suddenly began to consider staking opportunities. The economic calculations looked interesting: a potential income of $26 million with expenses of $135 million. Another paradox of the high-tech world.
The cryptocurrency community was excited. Rumors of large-scale ethereum movements between WLF wallets only fueled the intrigue. The foundation's officials were quick to reassure the public, calling all transactions normal treasury management.
What is really behind this game - big political plans, simple speculation, or something more? Only the coming months will be able to answer this question. But one thing is for sure: the world of cryptocurrencies and big politics has never been more exciting.
