Donald Trump does not like bombs, he says it. On the other hand, wars, he seems to lead them in his own way. Whether it is customs tensions, showdown with his own civil servants or belligerent speeches abroad, Trump handles the confrontation as a trademark. In Crypto industry, the former American president also leads his own campaign: that of Stablecoins. With USD1, he orchestrates a digital monetary war where political ambitions, geopolitical influence and economic cannibalism are mixed.
In short
- USD1 jumped $ 128 million to $ 2.2 billion in capitalization in eight weeks.
- This stablecoin is emitted 99 % on the BNB Chain, accentuating its dependence in Binance.
- 90 % of WLFI investors come from abroad, highlighting an expansion strategy outside the United States.
USD1 and the Stablecoins war: a missile in the cryptosphere
Launched early March by World Liberty Financial, USD1 has upset the established order of stable currencies. Pass From 128 million to 2.2 billion dollars in capitalization in two monthshe exceeded Fdusd, Pyusd and Tether Gold. If USDT and USDC keep their advance, USD1 is placed Already at 7ᵉ in the world. Its ascent was catalyzed by theAnnouncement of an investment of $ 2 billion from MGX, linked to Eric Trumpin Binance via USD1.
Stablecoin is not just a stroke of com ': it is almost exclusively issued on the BNB Chain, highlighting a strategic anchoring in the crypto ecosystem of Binance. “” USD1 provides what Crypto Anonymous projects cannot: credible and compliant DEFI integration “Says Zach Witkoff, co -founder of WLFI.
Htx (formerly Huobi), close to Justin Sun, was theOne of the first to list itoffering with no cost withdrawals. On Dex like Pancakeswap, the request explodes.
In this war of stablecoins, The Trump effect works : positioning strategy, media shock, and dazzling acceleration. It is no longer a simple token, it is a flag.
BNB, MGX, WLFI: a triangle of influence and geopolitical rivalries
Behind USD1 is going on Another rivalry : that of digital powers. The choice of the BNB Chain as the main vector raises questions about Sino-American affinitiesespecially when you know that Binance is often in the crosshairs of regulators. Trump and Binance both denied any agreementbut the overlaps between WLFI, BNB and MGX question.
MGX alone, an Abu Dhabi fund, sparked a speculative wave by investing massively in USD1. WLFI, which has raised $ 550 million since October, has attracted globalized capital. Justin Sun set up her Participation at $ 75 million in January. And according to the founder of V1PS, 90 % of WLFI investors come from abroad : Europe, Asia, Latin America. The United States? Barely a minority.
This phenomenon reflects a globalized crypto, but in the hands of a few powers. To the White HouseTrump pushes at the same time to A “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve” and legislation favorable to stablecoins. He therefore uses crypto not only as an economic lever but also as a diplomatic tool.
A Soft Power Blockchain version where the war was carried out by the financial infrastructure.
USD1, an alternative in conformity with dedollarization
In a context of rise of the BRICS and the sample of exchangesUSD1 arises in rampart against dedollarization. Backed on treasury, cash vouchers, USD and liquid assets, it is distinguished from algorithmic models. Bitgo provides customary. The audits are made by third parties. It is A product designed for institutionswith displayed compliance.
USD1 between institutional design, rigorous conformity and real anchoring.
Crypto Peak
Stablecoin promises International Usabilityespecially in deffi and cross-border transactions. Unlike others, USD1 is not in vagueness or anonymity. He targets serious actors: banks, funds, multinationals.
Some figures:
- $ 2.2 billion in capitalization reached in less than two months;
- 99 % of the volume emitted on the BNB Chain;
- 90 % of WLFI investors located outside the United States;
- $ 550 million since October by World Liberty Financial.
While Ripple, Paypal, Gemini or Circle fight to impose their own stablecoins, Trump advance masked. It offers a digital version of the dollar cut for influence, for states, banks and global platforms. It is not a simple stablecoin, it is A weapon of reconquesting the dollar.
Donald Trump blows hot and cold on the cryptosphere. On the one hand, its ads make Bitcoin flambé, close to $ 100,000. On the other, he denies any link with the benefits of his same $ Trump. However, each crypto offensive has its name acts as a catalyst. USD1 is no exception to the rule: in less than two months, he sparked a war of the stablecoins where political influence, digital rivalries and promises of profits cannibalize. With Trump, even in crypto, war is a strategy.
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