Key Highlights
- $2.6 billion in tokens will be unlocked January 13–19, 2025, the largest event until mid-March.
- Ondo Finance dominates with a $2.42B unlock of 1.94B ONDO tokens on January 18.
- Other major unlocks: Arbitrum ($69.32M)**, **Starknet ($27.55M), SEI ($21.06M)**, and **Ethena ($11.98M).
The crypto market braces for significant volatility as vesting periods end for multiple projects, potentially altering supply-demand dynamics.
Breakdown of Major Unlocks
| Project | Token | Unlock Date | Value | % of Circulating Supply |
|---------------|------------|-------------|-------------|--------------------------|
| Ondo Finance | ONDO | Jan 18 | $2.42B | 140% |
| Arbitrum | ARB | Jan 16 | $69.32M | 2.2% |
| Starknet | STRK | Jan 16 | $27.55M | N/A |
👉 Explore how token unlocks impact prices
Market Impact Analysis
Short-Term Effects
- Downward price pressure due to increased supply.
- Volatility spikes as holders may sell to lock profits.
Long-Term Opportunities
- Strong fundamentals: Tokens with robust use cases could recover post-dip.
- Neutral sentiment: Crypto Fear & Greed Index holds at 50 (neutral).
FAQ: Token Unlocks Explained
Q: Why do token unlocks cause price drops?
A: Increased circulating supply often outstrips demand, leading to sell-offs.
Q: How can investors prepare?
A: Monitor vesting schedules, assess project fundamentals, and set stop-loss orders.
Q: Will this affect Bitcoin or just altcoins?
A: Primarily altcoins, but market-wide sentiment shifts could impact BTC.
👉 Crypto market trends to watch
Political Factors & Altcoin Season
With Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, speculation grows about pro-crypto policies fueling an altcoin rally. Historical trends suggest regulatory clarity could boost small-cap tokens.
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