Earlier today, Binance began trading WLFI while derivatives volume exploded over 500% amid anticipation of an early investor token unlock scheduled for Monday.
Key Takeaways:
- Binance listed WLFI for spot trading with USDT, USDC, and TRY pairs on Sept 1, 2025.
- WLFI derivatives volume surged 530%–535% to ~$4.6B; OI neared $950M.
- Fully diluted valuation (100B supply) exceeds $30B, ranking WLFI among top crypto projects.
Binance announced today, September 1, 2025, that it would open spot trading pairs WLFI/USDT, WLFI/USDC, and WLFI/TRY, following an earlier window for deposits that began at 04:00 UTC. Withdrawals, on the other hand, are expected to begin tomorrow, September 2 at 13:00 UTC. The token has been flagged with Binance’s “seed tag,” marking it as high-risk and requiring users to complete risk-disclosure quizzes before trading.
Derivatives Frenzy Ahead of Token Unlock
Derivatives activity for WLFI surged noticeably. Market data from CoinGlass shows derivatives trading volume jumped over 500–535% to roughly $4.5–4.6 billion, while open interest approached $950 million, up around 45–60% over the previous day. Binance alone recorded about half, approximately $2.22 billion in volume and $436.5 million in open interest. A WLFI open interest-to-price comparison shows that trader participation in WLFI futures (green) demonstrates growth along with its price movement, which indicates increasing speculative demand for the token.
WLFI futures open interest (green line/area) with the WLFI token price (yellow line) over the past week, according to CoinGlass.
WLFI Price and Valuation Metrics
As of this writing (12:20 UTC), WLFI is trading at approximately $0.3217 according to CrytoCarp’s real-time market data, down around 21% over the past 24 hours, a few hours after peaking above $0.40. At $0.32 per token with a 100 billion total supply, the fully diluted valuation tops $31 billion; at $0.34, that figure edges closer to $34 billion, potentially putting WLFI among the crypto top 10.
Technical Indicators Signal Overheated Market
Technical analysis shows WLFI’s RSI-14 has hit 82.11, a level generally regarded as overbought, while the MACD histogram remains strongly bullish. Rapid FOMO-driven accumulation is confirmed by a 24-hour volume spike of nearly 4,000%. Yet, such elevated RSI levels often precede pullbacks.
Political Links Draw Regulatory Attention
WLFI, governance token of World Liberty Financial, is tied to Donald Trump and family. Concerns about political entanglement with DeFi have regulators watching closely, alongside Trump memecoin and USD1 stablecoin ventures.
What’s Next
Binance listing transforms WLFI into a freely tradable token with explosive derivatives action. While valuation >$30B highlights demand, overbought signals and political baggage raise risk. Regulators and investors will closely monitor WLFI as unlocks expand circulation.
Summary
WLFI debuted on Binance with USDT, USDC, TRY pairs, as derivatives activity soared 500%+ ($4.6B volume, $950M OI). WLFI trades ~$0.32 (−21% 24h) after peaking >$0.40. Fully diluted value >$30B ranks it among crypto’s top 10.
RSI >82 shows overheated momentum; 4,000% volume spike confirms FOMO. Trump ties heighten scrutiny. Unlocks and regulatory response will define WLFI’s trajectory.
