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he Trump family's cryptocurrency portfolio has seen a significant boost following the trading debut of World Liberty Financial's token, WLFI. The launch allowed holders to trade their tokens on major exchanges for the first time, with approximately $1 billion worth changing hands in the first hour. Prices fluctuated between 24 cents and 30 cents before retreating to $0.23 by early Tuesday, reflecting market volatility.

    The Trump family holds a substantial stake in WLFI, valued at nearly a quarter of the token supply, making it their most valuable single asset. The valuation of their holdings reached about $5 billion at one point, according to Coin Telegraph. Early investors who purchased tokens during the presale have seen significant gains, with their holdings appreciating over 15 times the original value.

    The Trump family's growing influence in the crypto space has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and ethics experts, who argue that their business activities could pose conflicts of interest given the president's regulatory role. Critics have raised concerns about potential financial influence over policy decisions. Meanwhile, the White House maintains that Trump's assets are held in a trust managed by his children.

    The launch of WLFI has added to the Trump family's substantial crypto wealth, surpassing the value of their traditional real estate holdings. The family holds significant stakes in other digital assets, including approximately 8% of the memecoin $TRUMP and more than half of the shares in Trump Media, a publicly traded company valued at around $2.5 billion. These developments underscore the family's strategic shift toward cryptocurrency as a core component of their financial portfolio.