Crypto enthusiast All Things XRP recently raised an important question regarding World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) cryptocurrency investment strategy. Despite holding significant amounts of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Aave (AAVE), and Chainlink (LINK), WLF has not acquired any XRP.
The post speculated that the Trump-backed financial platform may be avoiding XRP due to regulatory concerns, stating, “If they buy XRP before the SEC lawsuit is fully settled, it might look like they have insider knowledge. High-profile figures can’t afford that risk.”
Why Hasn’t World Liberty Financial Bought XRP Yet?
World Liberty Financial—backed by the Trump family—has millions in Bitcoin & Ethereum but ZERO XRP.
Why?
Here’s my theory: If they buy XRP before the SEC lawsuit is fully settled, it might look like they have insider… pic.twitter.com/Gz7V8AIaZv
— All Things XRP (@XRP_investing) March 17, 2025
This observation has led to broader discussions within the cryptocurrency community, with analysts and investors debating whether WLF’s exclusion of XRP is a strategic decision, a regulatory precaution, or indicative of another underlying factor.
WLF’s Investment Portfolio
World Liberty Financial, supported by the Trump family, made headlines in December 2024 with cryptocurrency investments amounting to $12 million. This included $10 million in Ethereum, $1 million in Aave, and $1 million in Chainlink. These acquisitions contributed to notable price surges, with Ethereum increasing by 8%, Aave by 33%, and Chainlink by 30%.
The Trump family’s involvement in WLF is significant, as President Donald Trump acts as the “chief crypto advocate” while his sons, Eric and Donald Jr., serve as “web3 ambassadors.” WLF operates as a cryptocurrency platform facilitating borrowing, lending, and liquidity pooling, with its native token, WLFI, playing a governance role.
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Indirect Exposure to Ripple’s Ecosystem
While WLF has not directly invested in XRP, its investment in Ethereum-based assets and Ondo, a platform with connections to Ripple, suggests an alternative approach.
Ondo’s partnership with Ripple allows institutions to engage with aspects of its technology without holding XRP. This strategy may be a way for WLF to benefit from Ripple’s advancements while avoiding the regulatory risks associated with direct XRP investment.
Now that the Case Ripple and XRP Is Over
The regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP is a factor influencing institutional investment decisions. The SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs, which alleged that XRP is an unregistered security, has led to legal ambiguity. Some investors have opted to wait for a final resolution before adding XRP to their portfolios.
At the same time, WLF’s decision to invest heavily in Ethereum and other blockchain assets reflects a strategic focus on cryptocurrencies with clearer regulatory standing. Ethereum, in particular, has been a favored asset among institutional investors due to its widespread use in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and its perceived regulatory stability.
Now that the SEC case against Ripple and XRP is over, the regulatory landscape surrounding XRP should shift, potentially influencing WLF’s investment choices.
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