World Liberty Financial, the crypto initiative supported by Donald Trump and his family, has introduced a new governance proposal that directly affects early investors. The project team proposed that WLFI tokens, which are currently freely tradable on the market, must be locked for at least 180 days through staking in order for holders to retain their voting rights. This effectively forces investors to choose between maintaining liquidity or preserving their influence over the project’s governance.
One of the most controversial aspects of the proposal is that investors who want to vote on decisions regarding the release of currently locked tokens must also lock the portion of their holdings that remains liquid. Around 80% of the token supply is already locked, and extending the staking requirement to the remaining 20% has sparked debate among investors. Some market observers argue the move is intended to reduce selling pressure and support the price, while the project team says it is designed to encourage long-term participation.
Meanwhile, WLFI’s price has fallen more than 50% since trading began, further shaking investor confidence. Some major market participants have reportedly avoided adding new positions due to already locked holdings, while many investors remain cautious until a clear token unlock schedule is announced. Although the voting process will continue until March 12, early results indicate that a majority of votes so far support the proposal.
