Trump-linked WLFI Proposes to Use 5% of Treasury to Expand USD1 Stablecoin

World Liberty Financial, a crypto project backed by members of the Trump family, has proposed using up to 5% of its WLFI token treasury to support growth of its USD1 stablecoin. The proposal, posted on Dec. 18, on the project’s governance forum, asks token holders to vote on whether a portion of unlocked treasury tokens should be deployed to increase USD1 supply and adoption across centralized and decentralized crypto platforms.

The plan comes as USD1 has grown quickly since launch and now competes in a crowded stablecoin market dominated by players like USDT and USDC. World Liberty Financial argues that targeted use of treasury assets is needed to keep pace with rivals and strengthen the broader WLFI ecosystem.

What Did World Liberty Financial Propose?

World Liberty Financial is asking its community to approve a limited use of treasury funds to directly support USD1. Specifically, the proposal recommends allocating less than 5% of unlocked WLFI tokens to help expand stablecoin supply and fund partnerships.

According to the governance post, the goal is to support USD1 use cases through selected high-profile CeFi and DeFi integrations. The team says this would help USD1 reach more users while increasing activity across products governed by WLFI token holders.

The proposal outlines several commitments:

• Treasury usage would be capped at under 5% of unlocked WLFI tokens
• All incentive deployments would be publicly disclosed
• Any future treasury use for USD1 would require new governance votes

This structure is meant to give token holders oversight while allowing the project to act in a fast-moving stablecoin market.

Why is USD1 Central to World Liberty Financial’s Strategy?

USD1 is described by the project as its flagship product. It is a US dollar-pegged stablecoin designed for onchain trading, payments, and settlement. Since launching in March, USD1 has grown to a market capitalization of about $2.71 billion, making it the seventh-largest USD-pegged stablecoin, based on CoinGecko data.

World Liberty Financial says USD1 reached roughly $3 billion in total value locked within six months. That growth, according to the team, was driven by trading activity and early partnerships rather than large incentive programs.

The proposal argues that USD1 adoption directly benefits WLFI because the token serves as the governance and coordination layer for the ecosystem. As more platforms integrate USD1, more decisions around liquidity incentives, integrations, and expansion fall under WLFI governance.

In simple terms, USD1 is the product users touch, while WLFI governs how the system grows.

How Would the 5% Treasury Allocation Work?

World Liberty Financial previously stated that 19.96 billion WLFI tokens were allocated to the project treasury. At current market prices, that allocation is worth close to $2.4 billion. A 5% allocation would amount to roughly $120 million.

The proposal does not say the full amount would be used immediately. Instead, it frames the allocation as a ceiling, allowing the team to deploy incentives gradually as partnerships are finalized.

Possible uses include:

• Liquidity incentives for exchanges listing USD1
• Support for DeFi protocols integrating USD1 pairs
• Incentives tied to settlement or payment use cases

The team emphasized that WLFI incentives would be tied to specific integrations rather than broad giveaways. Details for each deployment would be published on the project’s website and in written communications.

How Does Governance Factor Into the Decision?

WLFI token holders are being asked to vote on the proposal through the project’s governance process. The poll offers three options:

• FOR: Use less than 5% of unlocked WLFI treasury holdings to grow USD1
• AGAINST: Keep tokens in the treasury
• ABSTAIN: No preference

If approved, the proposal would authorize the initial treasury use but would not grant blanket approval for future spending. Any additional use of treasury funds for USD1 growth would require separate governance votes.

Increasing Competition

The proposal points to increasing competition in the stablecoin market. While USD1 has grown quickly, it still trails major incumbents that benefit from deep liquidity, established trust, and widespread exchange support.

Stablecoins are often judged on:

• Liquidity depth
• Ease of integration
• Settlement reliability
• Regulatory positioning

World Liberty Financial argues that failing to actively support USD1 growth could slow adoption just as rivals expand their reach. The team frames treasury use as a way to defend and extend USD1’s position rather than chase speculative growth.

WLFI’s Broader Expansion Plans

In recent months, the project confirmed plans to launch real-world asset products starting in January. The announcement was made by co-founder Zach Witkoff at a Binance-hosted event in Dubai, according to Reuters.

These products are expected to allow users to hold and transact tokenized versions of traditional assets such as equities or fixed-income instruments. Tokenization converts offchain assets into blockchain-based tokens that are divisible and transferable at all hours.

USD1 is expected to serve as the settlement layer for these products, reinforcing its importance to the ecosystem.

What Role Does the Trump Family Play in World Liberty Financial?

World Liberty Financial has drawn attention due to its links to the Trump family. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have been publicly associated with the project, and both are expected to serve on the board of a proposed WLFI treasury company, according to reports from Bloomberg and Fortune.

Last August, Bloomberg reported that World Liberty Financial was seeking to raise around $1.5 billion to form a publicly traded company that would hold WLFI tokens. Discussions with investors were described as ongoing, with deal structure still under development.

The involvement of high-profile political figures has brought both visibility and scrutiny. While it has helped attract attention, it has also raised questions about governance, transparency, and regulatory oversight.

Conclusion

World Liberty Financial’s proposal to use up to 5% of its WLFI treasury reflects a strategic effort to support the growth of its USD1 stablecoin. The plan ties stablecoin adoption directly to WLFI governance, positioning USD1 as the core product that drives ecosystem activity.

With USD1 already inching towards $3 billion in market capitalization and broader expansion plans underway, the proposal highlights how the project intends to allocate resources, manage governance, and compete in a crowded stablecoin market. The final decision now rests with WLFI token holders through the governance vote.

Resources

1. Proposal by World LibertyFi: Utilize Unlocked $WLFI Treasury Holdings to Support the Growth of USD1

2. USD1 CoinMarketCap Page: USD1 price action 

3. Report by Bloomberg: Trump-Linked World Liberty Pitches a $1.5 Billion Crypto Vehicle

4. Report by CoinTelegraph: World Liberty proposes using 5% of treasury to boost its stablecoin

5. Report by The Block: Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial seeking $1.5 billion for WLFI treasury company: Reports

6. Report by Reuters: WLF to launch real-world asset products in January, co-founder says