ALT5 Sigma Embraces WLFI as Treasury Asset in Historic $1.5B Capital Partnership

In a significant move reshaping corporate crypto strategy, Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma has announced leadership changes alongside a major financial commitment from World Liberty Financial. The Trump-backed DeFi platform’s executives are stepping into key governance roles at the publicly-listed firm, marking a deeper integration between the two entities.

Strategic Leadership Alignment

The partnership brings prominent figures into ALT5’s decision-making structure. Zach Witkoff, who serves as CEO and co-founder at World Liberty Financial, will assume the Chairman position on ALT5’s board. Eric Trump has accepted a director role, while co-founder Zack Folkman will observe proceedings as a board observer. Additionally, Matt Morgan will join as Chief Investment Officer, signaling the depth of operational collaboration.

Capital Infusion and Treasury Expansion

World Liberty Financial is contributing 7.5% of its total WLFI token supply to ALT5 Sigma’s ongoing capital raise, which is targeting $1.5 billion in total funding. This investment carries particular significance because ALT5 Sigma plans to become the first publicly-traded company to hold WLFI as a designated treasury asset—a milestone that elevates the token’s corporate legitimacy.

At current valuations, with WLFI trading near $0.13, this positions the token among emerging crypto reserve assets alongside established players like Bitcoin (BTC) at $88.04K and Ethereum (ETH) at $2.97K. Other assets including BNB (trading at $851.60) and SUI (at $1.46) have similarly found homes on institutional balance sheets, but WLFI’s adoption by a Nasdaq-listed firm represents a new frontier in corporate treasury diversification.

Building the Institutional Infrastructure

Zak Folkman previously highlighted growing institutional appetite for WLFI holdings earlier this year, noting that “several public vehicles have expressed interest in holding WLFI in their treasuries.” ALT5 Sigma’s move validates this market interest and accelerates the token’s journey toward institutional adoption.

The proceeds from this capital raise will specifically fund the establishment of a dedicated cryptocurrency treasury, with WLFI as a cornerstone holding. This approach mirrors successful treasury strategies employed by other companies exploring digital assets, though it represents the first instance of a major public company committing to WLFI as a strategic reserve.

Token Unlock Timeline

Currently, WLFI tokens remain non-tradable by retail investors. However, a near-unanimous community vote last month paved the way for early backers’ tokens to unlock for trading imminently. The timeline for releasing the remaining tokens from the 100 billion total supply will be determined through a second community vote, maintaining decentralized governance principles.

Separately, World Liberty Financial has been independently building its own institutional treasury, accumulating millions in Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings throughout recent months—demonstrating parallel commitment to the broader crypto ecosystem beyond its native token.