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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance project backed by Donald Trump, has made a bold move by swapping $10.4 million worth of cbBTC for WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin). The decision comes amid Coinbase’s controversial delisting of WBTC, sparking speculation about WLFI’s strategic direction. Now the question arises whether it is politically motivated or just a normal shift.
Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain revealed that WLFI exchanged 102.9 cbBTC for 103.15 WBTC. This shift comes as cbBTC, Coinbase’s Bitcoin wrapper, gains momentum with a $1 billion market cap. Despite its rising adoption, WLFI’s decision highlights a clear preference for WBTC.
While cbBTC gains traction, WBTC faces scrutiny and challenges. Let’s get into the insight.
Justin Sun’s Role in the Move
Justin Sun, founder of TRON DAO and a major WLFI investor, has played a key role in this transition. Recently Sun, a vocal critic of cbBTC’s governance and transparency, invested $30 million in WLFI and joined as an advisor. His association with BitGo, the custodian of WBTC, further underscores his influence on WLFI’s alignment.
Sun’s involvement has also brought significant collaborations to WLFI, including partnerships with Chainlink and TRON. These alliances enhance WLFI’s infrastructure and reflect Sun’s vision for decentralized finance innovation.
Coinbase Controversy Adds Fuel
Coinbase introduced cbBTC in September, aiming to rival WBTC in the DeFi space. However, the exchange announced plans to delist WBTC, prompting a legal challenge from BiT Global, a custodian linked to WBTC. On Wednesday, a court sided with Coinbase, allowing the delisting to proceed.
WLFI’s move aligns it with WBTC’s trusted infrastructure and market presence, distancing itself from cbBTC’s controversies. This decision also reflects a broader strategy to leverage Sun’s blockchain expertise and partnerships, including Chainlink’s decentralized services and TRON’s Scale program.
It remains to be seen whether this represents a calculated risk or a deeper alignment. Actions like these remind us that narratives can influence markets just as much as numbers do.
