Robinhood lists Worldcoin as Sam Altman faces fresh scrutiny

Worldcoin has fallen nearly 12% while Robinhood has added the token to its trading platform, bringing fresh attention to the project as allegations linked to co-founder Sam Altman continue to weigh on sentiment.

According to a June 23 X announcement by Robinhood, users of the brokerage platform can now trade Worldcoin (WLD), giving the token exposure to a broader retail investor base despite ongoing market turbulence.

The listing arrives during a difficult period for the project. At the time of writing, Worldcoin (WLD) was trading around $0.53 after dropping almost 15% over the past 24 hours.

Although listings on major exchanges and brokerages often improve liquidity and visibility, traders appeared reluctant to chase the news. The token remains well below its recent June peak near $0.70 despite gaining access to Robinhood’s customer base.

Selling pressure persists despite Robinhood listing

Market attention has increasingly turned toward allegations involving Altman and entities connected to the Worldcoin ecosystem.

A report highlighted by podcaster Katie Miller said internal investigations at Orb, a startup associated with Worldcoin, examined payments allegedly approved by company leadership to a foreign entity. According to the report, those payments were intended to influence the market performance of the WLD token.

The allegations have added another layer of uncertainty around a project that has already faced criticism over its biometric identity verification system and token distribution model.

Earlier this month, Worldcoin also drew attention after BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed that he had sold his WLD holdings. His exit added to concerns among traders already navigating increased volatility across the token.

Token unlock reduction approaches in July

At the same time, Worldcoin is preparing for a change in its token issuance schedule. According to project details, Worldcoin is expected to reduce its token unlock rate beginning on July 24, 2026. Lower unlock rates typically slow the pace at which new tokens enter circulation and can reduce selling pressure from newly released supply.

The planned adjustment has prompted discussion among traders because supply-related changes have historically influenced price action in crypto markets. Yet recent trading suggests investors remain more focused on the controversy surrounding the project than on upcoming tokenomics changes.

Separately, renewed discussion about a potential future public listing of OpenAI has brought additional attention to Altman-linked ventures, including Worldcoin. While no direct connection exists between OpenAI’s corporate plans and Worldcoin’s token economics, the heightened visibility has kept the project in market conversations.

For now, technical indicators suggest traders are becoming increasingly cautious despite Robinhood’s listing. On the daily chart, WLD has retreated to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level near $0.53 after failing to hold above $0.60, while the MACD has produced a bearish crossover and its histogram has slipped below zero.

Worldcoin daily price chart — June 23 | Source: crypto.news

The relative strength index has also fallen sharply from recent highs, signaling fading buying pressure following the token’s rally to nearly $0.70 earlier this month.

A sustained move below $0.53 could open the door for a deeper retracement toward $0.48 and potentially $0.42, whereas a recovery above $0.62 would be needed to ease immediate downside pressure.