Blockchain data revealed that 1.8 billion WLFI tokens were sold above cost on May 18, marking the largest single-day profit-taking in the network's history. Existing holders capitalized on favorable prices to lock in returns.
At the same time, the 'age consumed' metric — which tracks long-dormant tokens moving — spiked to a historic 17.4 trillion. This jump indicates large transfers of previously untouched assets, often held by early or long-term investors, back into circulation.
Binance's New Trading Pair Ignites Activity
The catalyst was Binance's announcement of the USD1/BTC trading pair. USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, now serves as collateral for Bitcoin futures on Binance for the first time, creating a direct link between two WLFI-related assets within the exchange.
This move unlocked stagnant tokens, pushing long-inactive WLFI back into active trading and fueling both profit-taking and the record age consumed figure. Market watchers noted that the new pair gave long-term holders an exit window, aligning the profit spike with closing of old positions.
Price Pressure and Governance Turmoil
Before this wave, WLFI's price had dropped 88% from its all-time high amid persistent market pressure and unresolved governance issues. Insider selling rumors and a vote on unlocking 62 billion WLFI tokens deepened community distrust, further amplified by media reports of alleged secret deals.
After the new Binance pair launched, WLFI's price rebounded 5.5% despite the massive sell-offs, signaling ongoing activity and volatility. Traders now watch for potential new age consumed spikes, further profit realization, and liquidity levels on Binance to gauge WLFI's next phase.