Sam Altman’s World Foundation Sells $65M in WLD as Token Crashes 97% From Peak
World Foundation, the organization behind Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project, has sold $65 million worth of WLD tokens at a steep discount as the cryptocurrency hits new all-time lows.
Key Facts
- World Foundation sold approximately 239 million WLD tokens over-the-counter to four counterparties at an average price of $0.27 per token
- WLD briefly hit an all-time low of $0.24 — down 97% from its March 2024 peak of $11.82
- $25 million of the sale is locked for six months; the rest is immediately liquid
- A massive token unlock is scheduled for July 23, releasing roughly 52.5% of the 10 billion total supply
- Previous funding round in May 2025 raised $135M at $1.13/token from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto — a 76% discount from current sale
- Thailand authorities raided a World-linked iris scanning site in October 2025 over licensing violations
- Multiple countries including Indonesia, Germany, Kenya, and Brazil have investigated or pushed back on the project
What This Means for You
This is a cautionary tale about tokenomics and hype cycles. A 97% decline from peak is devastating for anyone who bought in during the 2024 frenzy. The upcoming July unlock flooding 52.5% of supply into the market could push prices even lower.
If you hold WLD, consider the risk carefully. Foundation insiders are selling at a steep discount to prior rounds — that’s not exactly a vote of confidence. The lockup on $25M suggests even they expect more pain ahead.
For crypto investors broadly, this highlights the danger of projects that rely on massive token emissions and have ongoing regulatory friction across multiple jurisdictions. Always check the unlock schedule before buying any token.
The biometric data concerns are also worth watching. If you value your privacy, be cautious about any project that ties your iris scan to a digital identity — especially one facing active investigations in multiple countries.
Sources: Cointelegraph | CoinMarketCap
