- BLAST leads token unlocks with $25.15M (35.08% of supply) set to release on June 26, raising strong sell-side pressure fears.
- LayerZero’s $ZRO unlocked $46.92M, with 2M tokens sent to Binance; monthly unlocks to continue until May 2027.
- Eight major projects face token unlocks next week, many with low liquidity, risking sharp price swings and investor uncertainty.
The altcoin market is bracing for a surge in volatility as over $31.1 million worth of tokens are scheduled for release next week. This spike in token unlocks, set between June 23 and June 29, 2025, could affect liquidity and short-term price movements.
According to Tokenomist, these unlocks include substantial allocations from $BLAST, $ALT, and $VENOM among others, raising concerns over increased sell-side pressure. Research shows that when unlock volumes exceed 100% of a token’s average daily trading volume, volatility often spikes.
BLAST will unlock on June 26 with $25.15 million in tokens, 35.08% of its circulating supply. Following that, ALT will release $3.43 million on June 25, equivalent to 2.87% of supply. VENOM will also unlock the same day with a smaller share of 0.50%.
LayerZero Unlock Triggers Immediate Market Response
Earlier today, LayerZero’s ZRO token underwent a major unlock of 25.7 million tokens worth $46.92 million. This accounts for 23.13% of its circulating supply. According to on-chain data, over 2 million tokens have already moved to Binance, while 4.5 million remain in the source wallet.
Furthermore, LayerZero wallets appear to have distributed 10 million $ZRO tokens to strategic partners ahead of the unlock. Monthly unlocks for $ZRO will continue through May 2027, adding long-term implications for price and liquidity.
However, the immediate transfer activity suggests an active response from insiders. Token unlocks of this magnitude typically raise caution, especially when volumes exceed average trading activity. The ongoing release schedule keeps LayerZero in focus among investors tracking insider movements.
Complete Unlock Timeline Spans Eight Key Projects
On June 23, C98 will unlock 0.57% of its circulating supply. June 25 will see GTAI release 3.75%, VENOM 0.50%, and ALT 2.87%. On June 26, VOXEL and BLAST will release 0.42% and 35.08%, respectively.
YGG will follow on June 27 with 1.23%, while TRIBL completes the week on June 28 with 7.83%. Additionally, CryptoRank listed eight tokens with the largest unlocks between June 20 and 26.
These include ZRO, ID, PLUME, ALT, LISTA, MELANIA, SOSO, and BOBA. Notably, many of these tokens have low liquidity, which can increase post-unlock price volatility. Projects with smaller market depth remain especially vulnerable during large releases.
Broader Market Sentiment Tied to Macro Developments
Beyond the unlock calendar, political and economic developments may influence overall crypto sentiment. According to Santiment, Donald Trump recently criticized Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve for holding interest rates steady.
This political tension could escalate, especially with Trump expected to push for rate cuts to stimulate markets. Powell, however, may continue resisting such pressure, citing inflation risks. Bitcoin is 6.8% below its May 22 all-time high, while the S&P 500 is 2.6% below its February peak.
The combination of large token unlocks and macroeconomic uncertainty places added stress on altcoins in the short term. Overall, with over $31 million in token unlocks expected and rising pressure from macro factors, altcoins face a potentially volatile week ahead.
