The Trump fund buys EOS ahead of Vaulta rebranding, marking a surprising move by World Liberty Financial (WLFi), the crypto foundation connected to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The fund acquired $2.99 million worth of EOS tokens, just as the project prepares for its official rebrand and ticker change to Vaulta. This is the first time the Trump-backed fund has invested in EOS, a token once considered the poster child of the ICO era.
Despite low trading volume and increased volatility, this acquisition signals potential institutional support for the struggling EOS ecosystem. The Trump fund buys EOS ahead of Vaulta rebranding during a transitional moment, possibly positioning itself for future gains—or navigating complications tied to token migration.
BNB Chain Swap and EOS Vaulta Transition
Interestingly, the Trump fund used the decentralized exchange PancakeSwap to acquire a BNB Chain version of EOS rather than the native token. This on-chain swap was done with USDT, indicating the fund now holds the EOS-BSC variant. As EOS rebrands into Vaulta, this could create conversion challenges between token types, especially if liquidity pools split across chains.
EOS was trading between $0.80 and $0.84 after the purchase, and WLFi’s transaction price averaged at $0.82. The EOS token saw no major spike, reflecting its relatively low market attention. The Trump fund buys EOS ahead of Vaulta rebranding, adding a new asset to its portfolio, now worth an estimated $106 million.
EOS History: From $4.6 Billion ICO to Fading Relevance
The Trump fund buys EOS ahead of Vaulta rebranding, a move that caught many analysts off guard. EOS, once lauded for raising $4.6 billion in ETH during its historic ICO, has struggled to maintain relevance in the DeFi space. Its total value locked (TVL) is under $700 million—lower than newer chains like Solana—and daily active users hover around 2,800.
With few decentralized applications and limited real-world use cases, EOS has often been treated as a speculative asset. Binance remains the primary exchange for EOS liquidity. WLFi’s interest may reflect either speculative optimism or a strategic bet tied to Vaulta’s repositioning.
A Rare Diversification Move by WLFi
Historically, WLFi has focused on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and its own USD1 stablecoin. The Trump fund buys EOS ahead of Vaulta rebranding represents a rare venture into a new blockchain architecture. Whether this bet will pay off likely depends on the success of Vaulta’s token migration and its ability to reinvigorate the EOS ecosystem.
For now, the fund remains active, frequently rebalancing its crypto holdings and pursuing new assets. EOS’s inclusion—especially in a BNB-wrapped version—signals WLFi’s willingness to experiment outside its traditional scope.
