Whale Acquires $40M in WLFI Tokens Amid DEX Listing Speculation

A significant whale or institutional investor has purchased 400 million WLFI tokens in an over-the-counter (OTC) deal worth $40 million, signaling potential preparations for a decentralized exchange (DEX) listing. The transaction follows an earlier purchase of the same amount, totaling 800 million tokens acquired at $0.10 per WLFI—a notable premium compared to presale prices of $0.015 and $0.05.

On-chain data reveals the whale address sent $40 million in USDT to World Liberty Finance, the issuer of WLFI, marking the second such transaction in eight days. While WLFI remains inactive with no active trading mechanism, its utility is expected to expand, including profit-sharing and governance voting for token holders starting June 16.

Market observers speculate the accumulation could precede an exchange listing, as the token transitions from OTC deals to open-market valuation. The move has sparked Optimism among early investors, with the whale’s aggressive positioning hinting at confidence in WLFI’s future liquidity and price appreciation.