{"id":459650,"date":"2025-01-02T12:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T12:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/?p=459650"},"modified":"2025-01-02T12:11:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T12:11:42","slug":"january-marks-7-billion-crypto-token-unlock-amid-market-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/january-marks-7-billion-crypto-token-unlock-amid-market-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"January to see $7 billion crypto token unlock amid market uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"

The crypto industry begins the year with approximately $7 billion in tokens set to be unlocked throughout January, according to data<\/a> from Tokenomist (formerly Token Unlock).<\/p>\n

Crypto unlocks are designed to gradually release cryptocurrencies, often to prevent significant sell-offs by early investors or team members.<\/p>\n

While this process ensures a controlled flow of tokens into circulation, it typically results in short-term price declines. Recent analysis shows<\/a> that most token unlocks negatively impact prices, though the effects may take weeks to materialize fully.<\/p>\n

January unlock<\/h2>\n

January's unlocking schedule includes a mix of one-time “cliff” unlocks and steady “linear” releases. Cliff unlocks\u2014large, one-time releases\u2014linear unlocks will distribute tokens gradually throughout the month.<\/p>\n

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Token Unlock (Source: Tokenomist)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first week alone will release around $1 billion worth of tokens, with $3.7 billion expected in the third week between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19.<\/p>\n

On Jan. 1, the market witnessed the release of 64.19 million SUI<\/a> tokens worth $270 million. This event allocated tokens to investors, community reserves, and the Mysten Labs treasury.<\/p>\n

Similarly, ZetaChain<\/a> unlocked 54 million ZETA tokens, valued at $42 million, to fund growth initiatives, advisory roles, and liquidity incentives.<\/p>\n

Other significant unlocks this month include:<\/p>\n