Trump’s World Liberty Expands ETH Holdings While Ethereum Foundation Continues Selling
World Liberty expands Ethereum holdings while Ethereum Foundation continues sales; Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary to oversee crypto policies and CBDC ban.
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January 28, 2025
Trump’s World Liberty (@worldlibertyfi) has once again expanded its Ethereum position, spending $10 million USDT to acquire 3,247 ETH at an average price of $3,080. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation has continued its ETH liquidation, selling 100 ETH for 307,893 DAI at an average price of $3,078.93.
World Liberty’s Current Portfolio and ETH Holdings
According to on-chain data, World Liberty Fi currently holds:
• 59,338 ETH, valued at approximately $187.3 million
• A total portfolio value of $388 million
This latest ETH purchase underscores their strong commitment to Ethereum, despite ongoing market uncertainty.
Ethereum Foundation’s ETH Sales Strategy
This marks the third ETH sale by the Ethereum Foundation in 2025, bringing its total liquidations for the year to 300 ETH. Historically, the foundation has sold ETH near market highs, raising speculation about potential price movements. However, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has previously suggested that alternative revenue streams like staking and DeFi yields could replace direct ETH sales.
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Scott Bessent Confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Will Oversee Trump’s Crypto Policies and CBDC Ban
Scott Bessent, a billionaire former hedge fund manager, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Treasury Secretary in President Donald Trump’s administration, winning a 68-29 vote. While crypto is not his top priority, Trump has already tasked the Treasury with shaping digital asset policies.
Bessent has publicly opposed a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) and will now be responsible for implementing Trump’s executive order banning CBDC development. His Treasury will also play a key role in a federal working group focused on crypto regulation and oversight, with an initial report due in two months and full recommendations expected within six months.
Despite not being pressed on crypto during his nomination hearing, Bessent is known to have invested in Bitcoin ETFs before liquidating his holdings upon nomination. He will also oversee the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which has targeted crypto mixing services in past enforcement actions.
Bessent’s tenure begins amid Trump’s push for tax cuts, which may take precedence over crypto regulation, but his department remains central to the administration’s evolving digital asset policies.