World Foundation Raises $65M in WLD Sale as Token Hits Record Lows
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World Foundation Raises $65M in WLD Sale as Token Hits Record Lows

30 March, 2026.Crypto.11 sources

World Foundation completed $65 million OTC sale of 239 million WLD to four counterparties. Average price was about $0.27 per WLD, with the token dipping to $0.24.

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“Sam Altman’s World Foundation has raised $65 million through an over-the-counter (OTC) sale of its WLD token, which has hit new record lows. In a Saturday post on X, the foundation said its token issuance arm, World Assets, completed the sale to four counterparties over the past week, with the first tranche settling on March 20. The transactions were priced at an average of roughly $0.27 per token, suggesting that around 239 million Worldcoin (WLD) changed hands.”

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$65M OTC Sale

Approximately 239 million WLD changed hands.

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$25 million worth of tokens are subject to a six-month lockup.

The sale funds core operations, R&D, orb manufacturing, and ecosystem development.

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Token Hits Record Low

WLD fell to an all-time low of around $0.24 before recovering to $0.27.

It is down about 97% from its March 2024 peak near $11.82.

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Market capitalization stands near $879 million.

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Supply Overhang Risks

A major community token unlock is scheduled for July 23.

“A major community token unlock is scheduled for July 23”

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It covers roughly 52.5% of the token's total supply.

This raises concerns about potential price pressure.

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Steep Discount from Prior Rounds

The $65 million sale comes at a steep discount to prior rounds.

In May 2025, World raised $135 million at approximately $1.13 per token.

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Saturday's OTC deals at $0.27 represent a 95% decline from April 2024.

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