Tron (TRX) is under renewed market pressure after its founder, Justin Sun, disclosed that he has claimed nearly $200 million worth of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens. The announcement coincided with TRX slipping 1.8% to $0.3364 on Sept. 1, as traders weighed Sun’s deepening ties to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures.
Sun’s WLFI stake nears $900M
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham reported that Sun now holds WLFI tokens valued at $891.2 million, following his 20% token unlock. Sun emphasized that he does not intend to sell “anytime soon,” suggesting he sees long-term potential in the project.
JUSTIN SUN JUST CLAIMED $178 MILLION $WLFI
— Arkham (@arkham) September 1, 2025
Justin Sun just claimed his 20% unlock of WLFI - worth almost $200 Million. In total, he holds $891.2 MILLION of WLFI!
He says he is not selling anytime soon. https://t.co/o1qft2IuvB pic.twitter.com/G2ggEjbqxC
Sun’s involvement with WLFI is extensive. Last November, he invested $30 million in the token launch, making him its largest backer. His support for WLFI comes alongside investments in Trump-related cryptocurrencies, including the memecoin TRUMP.
While some market watchers view Sun’s political and financial alignment with Trump as a possible catalyst for future collaborations, others caution that his growing exposure to WLFI could shift resources and focus away from Tron’s own ecosystem.
Excited to share my thoughts on $WLFI — I truly believe this will be one of the biggest and most important projects in crypto. 🦅
— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) September 1, 2025
We have no plans to sell our unlocked tokens anytime soon. The long-term vision here is too powerful, and I’m fully aligned with the mission.…
Expanding the WLFI stablecoin
Alongside his WLFI announcement, Sun committed to increasing the supply of USD1, WLFI’s stablecoin, on the Tron blockchain to $200 million. If successful, this move could bolster WLFI’s adoption and strengthen its role within the Tron network.
Whale activity pressures TRX
Adding to concerns, Tron has recently seen heavy selling pressure from long-term holders. On August, the blockchain recorded $1.4 billion in realized profits in a single day, according to data from Glassnode. This marked the second-largest profit-taking event of 2025, driven largely by whales who had held TRX for three to five years.
$TRX just recorded $1.4B in realized profit in a single day - the second-largest profit event YTD.
— glassnode (@glassnode) August 5, 2025
Net Unrealized PnL is in Optimism/Anxiety territory, and SOPR > 1 confirms profit is being taken into strength.
But who’s taking profit raises eyebrows 👇 pic.twitter.com/k3XHWoogU6
Analysts note that such large-scale exits by early investors could weigh on TRX’s near-term price stability, especially if profit-taking continues while new capital flows into Sun’s parallel ventures.
What it means for Tron
Justin Sun’s dual role as Tron’s figurehead and one of the largest backers of Trump-linked crypto projects leaves TRX in a delicate position. On one hand, Sun’s high-profile partnerships may bring new visibility and use cases to the Tron ecosystem. On the other, the perception that capital and attention are being diverted toward WLFI risks dampening investor confidence in TRX itself.
For now, Tron traders and investors will be watching two factors closely: whether Sun’s WLFI bets translate into broader adoption for Tron’s blockchain, and whether whales continue to offload long-held TRX positions. The outcome may determine whether Tron can stabilise or faces further turbulence in the months ahead.
