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WonderFi's digital asset holdings reached $15M as of January 17, 2025
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 20, 2025) - WonderFi Technologies Inc. (TSX: WNDR) (OTCQB: WONDF) (WKN: A3C166) (the "Company" or "WonderFi"), a global leader in centralized and decentralized financial services and products, today shared an update on the Company's Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury holdings and announced that Coinsquare and Bitbuy now offer full support for the trading of the official Trump coin.
As at market close on January 17, 2025, WonderFi's Bitcoin holdings achieved an impressive 48 percent unrealized gain in value, while it's Ethereum holdings achieved 18 percent unrealized gain in value, as compared to the start of the buying program in Q3 2024. The Company has achieved an average cost basis of approximately USD$70,551 per Bitcoin, and USD$2,933 per Ethereum held in its treasury.
"Following the launch of American Bitcoin ETFs in January of last year, the digital asset industry has experienced unprecedented macroeconomic tailwinds, which have positively benefited WonderFi and its operating environment," said Dean Skurka, President & Chief Executive Officer of WonderFi. "With an incoming American presidential administration that has indicated more favourable regulatory treatment towards digital assets, we have become more optimistic for the potential we have to provide value to both our clients and shareholders," added Mr. Skurka.
WonderFi also reported on the value of its aggregate portfolio of Bitcoin and other digital assets, including Ethereum and Solana. The Company rebalances this portfolio periodically and as of market close on January 17, 2025, the value of the aggregate portfolio was approximately CAD$15.1 million.
About WonderFi
WonderFi is one of the largest regulated crypto trading platforms in Canada and a global leader in centralized and decentralized financial services and products.
With over $2.1 billion in assets under custody, WonderFi is well-positioned to service crypto participants on a global scale with trading, payments and decentralized products, including purpose-built blockchains and non-custodial wallet applications.
Designed to provide investors with diversified investment exposure across the global digital asset ecosystem, the Company has a proven track record of launching new products and obtaining registrations. It is also the owner of market-leading brands, including Bitbuy, Coinsquare, SmartPay and Tetra Trust.
As the world continues to move on-chain, WonderFi is strategically placed to capture both market and wallet share through ongoing innovation within the digital asset space.
For more information, visit www.wonder.fi.
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Charlie Aikenhead
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SOURCE: WonderFi Technologies Inc.
