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Next week marks a significant event for several cryptocurrency projects as they prepare for major token unlocks that could influence market dynamics.
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The total value of tokens being unlocked next week surpasses $450 million, which could lead to notable price fluctuations across affected tokens.
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Tokenomics expert from COINOTAG noted, “Unlocks are critical milestones that can affect investor sentiment and market liquidity.“
The upcoming token unlocks for Optimism, Sui, and other projects next week may significantly impact the crypto market, valued over $450 million.
Ethena (ENA) Token Unlock Details
Ethena is set to release over 12.86 million ENA tokens on January 29, 2025, which constitutes an important part of the total 3.03 billion ENA in circulation. The funds from this unlock, approximately $11 million, will be allocated to supporting Ethena’s ecosystem development and governance.
Optimism (OP) Token Unlock Explained
On January 31, Optimism will unlock 31.34 million OP tokens, which form a part of the total 1.35 billion OP tokens currently circulating. These tokens are primarily allocated to core contributors and investors, reinforcing their role in the ongoing governance of the Layer-2 scaling solution.
Sui (SUI) Token Unlock Preview
Sui’s token unlock, taking place on February 1, will release 64.19 million SUI tokens from a current supply of 3 billion SUI. This unlock targets investors involved in Series A and B funding rounds, along with the community reserve and treasury for Mysten Labs.
ZetaChain (ZETA) Unlock Insights
ZetaChain’s unlock on February 1 will distribute 44.26 million ZETA tokens from a total supply of 634.37 million ZETA. This initiative is designed to bolster the blockchain’s ecosystem through funds allocated for user growth and liquidity incentives.
dYdX (DYDX) Token Unlock Overview
February 1 will see the release of 8.33 million DYDX tokens, out of a total 722 million DYDX tokens. The majority of these tokens are earmarked for early investors and current founders, with a smaller amount dedicated to employees.
