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Trump-Backed World Liberty Fi Buys $3M in EOS, Price Surges 12%
World Liberty Fi, a DeFi firm with backing from the Trump family, made a $3 million purchase of EOS on May 16. This huge buy sent EOS price soaring over 12%. The investment shows company’s continued venture into the crypto market amid Trump’s pro-crypto policy shifts.
Dual Acquisition: EOS and Vault A Tokens
Blockchain data from Lookonchain shows that World Liberty Fi spent 6 million USDT to acquire 3.64 million EOS on PancakeSwap via BNBChain. It also bought 3.75 million A tokens, native to Vaulta, the newly rebranded version of EOS. The purchase was made on the exSat network, a Bitcoin-based scaling solution.
Market Reaction and Trading Activity
Following the transactions, EOS surged from $0.7698 to $0.8657. According to CoinMarketCap, the token is trading at $0.8454, with a 24-hour volume of $293.64 million as of 6.45 PM on May 16, 2025. The price rally highlights growing investor confidence driven by institutional interest.
EOS Rebrands to Vaulta Amid Regulatory Tailwinds
In March 2025, EOS rebranded to Vaulta, marking a strategic shift toward Web3 banking. The move included a token swap. It aims to take advantage of clearer regulatory frameworks, such as the EU’s MiCA rules for digital assets.
World Liberty Fi Holdings Now Over $107M
Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that World Liberty Fi’s crypto holdings have crossed $107.55 million. The portfolio includes ETH, WBTC, stETH, TRX, WHITE, MNT, ONDO, and now EOS and Vaulta tokens. The firm began accumulating assets in October 2024.
Political Support Driving Investment Strategy
The aggressive buying pattern aligns with Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which emphasizes blockchain innovation and financial autonomy. Analysts view World Liberty Fi’s activity as a bullish indicator for the broader DeFi market. It remains to be seen if the EOS will turn into another influencer-backed crypto like DOGE.
