World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a President Donald Trump-backed decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has introduced a strategic token reserve known as the “Macro Strategy.”

As stated in the official announcement, the initiative is designed to establish a strong financial foundation for the DeFi platform.

World Liberty Financial Creates Macro Strategy

On February 12, World Liberty Financial shared the news via a social media post on X.

“Our strategic token reserve designed to bolster leading projects like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies that are at the forefront of reshaping global finance,” the post read.

The Macro Strategy reserve will allow World Liberty Financial to broaden its portfolio by investing in a range of tokenized assets. This approach aims to mitigate market fluctuations and build a more stable ecosystem. Moreover, the reserve provides WLFI with the flexibility to invest in emerging projects and foster growth within the DeFi space.

World Liberty Financial has not yet revealed the full list of assets in the Macro Strategy reserve. Nonetheless, a detailed proposal offering more information is expected to be published soon on the company’s governance forum.

Meanwhile, the initial funding source also remains undisclosed. However, the platform has confirmed that it is working with financial institutions and storing assets in public wallets to ensure transparency.

“In alignment with our mission to bridge traditional finance and decentralized finance, we are actively engaging with esteemed financial institutions to contribute tokenized assets to our reserve,” WLFI stated.

This new launch follows World Liberty Financial’s transfer of eight assets worth over $307 million to Coinbase Prime last week. Following the transfer, its assets dropped by 90%, sparking concerns about liquidity. 

According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, WLFI currently holds approximately $38 million in various tokens. This marked a significant decline from the $360 million it previously controlled before the transfer. However, WLFI clarified that this move was part of its “regular treasury management.”

Despite these outflows, WLFI has also been actively accumulating assets. According to the latest on-chain data from Spot On Chain, the platform has spent $5 million USD Coin (USDC) to acquire 1,917 Ethereum (ETH).

Moreover, it spent 470,000 USDC to purchase 830,469 Movement (MOVE) tokens. In just the past two days, WLFI has spent $940,000 USDC to acquire 1.634 million MOVE tokens. Nevertheless, its portfolio was down by 1.41% at press time.

Meanwhile, Trump’s involvement in the cryptocurrency space continues to expand. Just a few days ago, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) announced its plans to roll out exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs). The offerings also include a Bitcoin (BTC) ETF.

Ethereum price is consolidating above the $2,500 zone. ETH might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,700 resistance zone.

• Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,650 level.
• The price is trading below $2,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
• There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,690 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
• The pair could start a decent upward move if it settles above $2,700 and $2,735.

Ethereum Price Eyes Upside Break

Ethereum price started a fresh decline below the $2,800 support zone, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $2,750 and $2,700 support levels to move into a short-term bearish zone.

The price dipped and tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. Finally, it found support near the $2,500 zone. The price is now consolidating and seems to be forming a base above the $2,500 level.

Ethereum price is now trading below $2,680 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,690 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.

On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $2,680 level. The first major resistance is near the $2,735 level. The main resistance is now forming near $2,800 or $2,820. A clear move above the $2,820 resistance might send the price toward the $2,920 resistance.

An upside break above the $2,920 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,000 resistance zone or even $3,050 in the near term.

Another Drop In ETH?

If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,700 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,550 level. The first major support sits near the $2,520 zone.

A clear move below the $2,520 support might push the price toward the $2,440 support or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $2,125 swing low to the $2,922 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,365 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $2,250.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone.

Major Support Level – $2,525

Major Resistance Level – $2,700

Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half (H2) of 2025.

The move comes amid renewed confidence in crypto regulation under the second Donald Trump administration, which has vocally supported the digital asset sector.

Crypto Unicorn BitGo Mulls Going Public

Bloomberg reported that discussions are underway with potential advisors, though no final decision has been made. BitGo has not officially confirmed its IPO plans. However, the deliberations suggest the company is positioning itself for a public debut amid increasing institutional interest in the crypto industry.

Founded in 2013, BitGo has grown into a leading crypto custodian with over 1,500 institutional clients across more than 50 countries. The company offers various services, including crypto custody, trading, borrowing, and lending.

It processes approximately 8% of all global Bitcoin transactions, further solidifying its status as a major player in the industry. More recently, BitGo revealed an important milestone for the crypto custodian.

“BitGo now secures over $100 billion in assets under custody, earning the top spot as the world’s leading independent custodian,” the announcement read.

Meanwhile, BitGo’s IPO aspirations align with a broader trend of crypto firms preparing to go public. They appear to be capitalizing on what industry insiders describe as a favorable regulatory environment emerging under the Trump administration.

The Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is exploring an IPO with Bullish Global, a platform backed by billionaire Peter Thiel.

Kraken and stablecoin issuer Circle are also evaluating IPO opportunities. Ark Invest recently stated that a “window” for crypto companies to go public has opened under the Trump administration.

“Among the possibilities are…the re-opening of the initial public offering (IPO) window for late-stage digital asset companies like Circle and Kraken…,” read a paragraph in Ark Invest’s newsletter.

Meanwhile, European crypto platform Bitpanda is also weighing its options for an IPO or sale at a $4 billion valuation. This momentum in crypto IPOs reflects the industry’s increasing mainstream acceptance despite past regulatory uncertainties.

Elsewhere, BitGo’s CEO, Mike Belshe, has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump’s policies on digital assets. In July 2024, Belshe hosted a fundraising event for Trump’s presidential campaign, featuring the Republican nominee’s running mate, JD Vance. They highlights the close ties between BitGo’s leadership and the US president.