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World Liberty Financial Loses $51.7M in Crypto Amid Trump’s Tariff Impact
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World Liberty Financial Loses $51.7M in Crypto Amid Trump’s Tariff Impact
Feb 3, 2025 2:37 PM

Trumps tariffs have not only shaken financial markets but have also impacted World Liberty Financial’s crypto holdings amid escalating trade tensions.

With uncertainty looming, market participants wonder if this downturn presents a buying opportunity for long-term accumulation.

WLFIs Crypto Portfolio Decline

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by US President Donald Trump, recently invested $242.77 million in cryptocurrencies between January 19 and 31. Following Trumps announcement of new tariffs, the crypto market experienced significant volatility, leading to a decline in WLFIs portfolio by more than $51.7 million.

According to the latest findings by Spot On Chain, this represented a 21% decrease during the period. The most significant losses were in Ethereum (ETH), with a drop of $36.7 million (24.4%); Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), down $8 million (12.1%); and Ethena (ENA), which fell by $2.05 million (43.7%).

Despite these setbacks, Trump has stated that the pain from the newly imposed trade tariffs will be worth the price. Given WLFIs proactive asset management and aggressive accumulation in recent weeks, it remains to be seen whether the fund will capitalize on the current market dip to amass more assets.

The first week of the month kicked off with significant economic turbulence in the United States, with financial markets already in freefall. Trumps latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have further intensified economic concerns, with the crypto market seeing billions in liquidation after plummeting to its lowest levels in 2025.

Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, noted that despite the recent trade measures being widely anticipated ahead of their February 1 implementation, they still managed to disrupt Bitcoins rally and put key technical support levels in jeopardy.

He went on to highlight that while the market was preoccupied with the DeepSeek saga, it appears to have underestimated the geopolitical fallout and potential retaliatory measures from foreign leaders. This oversight may have contributed to the increased volatility in crypto markets, as investors reacted to the broader economic implications of escalating trade tensions rather than just the expected tariff impositions themselves.

Factors at Play

Moving on, there are three crucial factors that could further affect the markets trajectory. For instance, Mondays ISM Manufacturing PMI will be a key indicator of business conditions.

Tuesday features the JOLTS Job Openings report, while Wednesday delivers both nonfarm employment data and the ISM Services PMI, which reflects the health of the service sector.

Additionally, Fridays jobs report will reveal employment trends, such as job creation and unemployment rates, which will help investors gain insight into the US labor market.

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