The Nasdaq is set to welcome a bold move that combines crypto, politics, and traditional finance. ALT5 Sigma Corp., a recognized player in digital asset payment and trading, is injecting $1.5 billion into WLFI, the flagship token of World Liberty Financial, the crypto project backed by the Trump family. The goal: to make WLFI a cornerstone of its treasury.
A massive deal structured in two parts
To finance this operation, ALT5 issues 200 million shares. Half will be sold directly to institutional investors at $7.50 each. The other half will be sold in a private placement, not for cash but for WLFI tokens. Following the transaction, ALT5 will own 7.5% of the total WLFI supply.
The closing of the operation is scheduled for August 12, 2025.
The Trump family in charge
The move goes beyond an exchange of assets. The CEO of World Liberty, Zach Witkoff, assumes the chairmanship of ALT5’s board of directors. Eric Trump becomes a director, Zak Folkman (WLFI co-founder) secures an observer seat, and crypto investor Matt Morgan takes on the role of Chief Investment Officer.
In essence, ALT5’s governance is directly influenced by Trump, adding a potentially decisive political dimension to market perception.
A bet on two fronts: Wall Street and the political stage
Founded in 2018, ALT5 boasts over $5 billion in processed transactions through its ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime solutions. With this operation, it hopes not only to strengthen its working capital, repay debts, and settle disputes, but also to capitalize on two powerful dynamics:
- The rise of the crypto market after the regulatory shocks of 2024.
- The ‘Trump’ effect, to boost WLFI adoption and visibility.
Why this deal is scrutinized by the entire crypto market
By heavily integrating a token linked to a major political figure, ALT5 willingly blurs the line between financial speculation and influence strategy. While WLFI benefits from a crypto bull market and the Trumps’ media magnetism, the effect on ALT5’s stock could be explosive, but for now, the stock seems to be facing a sharp drop of over 20% …
Indeed, the operation remains a high-risk gamble: the value of this position will depend as much on market cycles as on Trump’s fortunes. One thing is certain: this marriage of Nasdaq, crypto, and politics will be one of the most closely watched financial dramas of the year.
