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Trump-Linked World Liberty Sold 4,870 ETH for $10.61M, Report Says

BY Adriana Mavrenko·2 MIN READ·MAY 18, 2026

A report claims that World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance project linked to Donald Trump, sold 4,870 ETH for approximately $10.61 million.

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What the report says about World Liberty’s ETH sale

Blockchain tracking account Lookonchain flagged the transaction on X, reporting that World Liberty Financial moved 4,870 ETH in a single sale valued at $10.61 million. The claim has been attributed to on-chain data rather than any official statement from the project itself.

The reported sale was also covered by Coinpaper, which described the transaction as involving Trump-linked World Liberty. No direct confirmation from World Liberty Financial’s team has surfaced in available reporting.

On-chain records tied to the wallet address associated with World Liberty Financial can be reviewed on Etherscan, though the specific transaction hash for this sale was not provided in available sources.

Why the transaction matters for Ethereum watchers

A sale of 4,870 ETH represents a sizable ETH-denominated transaction. At the implied price of roughly $2,179 per ETH, it signals that a politically connected entity chose to reduce its Ethereum exposure at current market levels.

For readers tracking large wallet movements, including those watching crypto-related institutional activity, the reported disposal adds to a pattern of high-profile entities actively managing their digital asset positions. Whether such sales reflect portfolio rebalancing or broader conviction shifts remains unclear without further context.

World Liberty Financial has previously attracted attention for its connections to the Trump family and its activity across DeFi protocols. Entities with political ties making large on-chain moves tend to draw scrutiny from both market participants and regulators, similar to how recent ETF-related filings have drawn attention to institutional crypto positioning.

What readers should watch next

Independent confirmation of the $10.61 million sale through a verified transaction hash would strengthen the report’s credibility. Readers should look for the specific Etherscan transaction linking the World Liberty wallet to a receiving address or exchange deposit.

Any follow-up reporting on whether this was a partial reduction or a full exit from ETH holdings would clarify the project’s strategy. Market participants monitoring whale flows, particularly those interested in how large allocators shift between crypto assets, will want to watch for additional movements from the same wallet cluster.

Until World Liberty Financial or its representatives comment publicly, the reported sale remains attributed solely to on-chain tracking data and secondary reporting.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.

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