Crypto tokens worth $3.3 billion set to unlock in June
$3.3 billion in crypto tokens set to unlock in June across major blockchain projects
June will witness the release of approximately $3.3 billion worth of crypto tokens as vesting periods expire across several major blockchain projects.
This represents a 32% decline from May’s $4.9 billion in unlocks, according to data from vesting tracker Tokenomist.
The tokens are allocated to project teams, early investors, and community initiatives but are typically locked for a time to discourage early sell-offs. Of the total set to be released in June, $1.4 billion will come from cliff unlocks — large, one-time token releases — while $1.9 billion will be distributed gradually via linear unlocks. These unlock events are expected to impact circulating supply and could influence token price action depending on market sentiment.
MRS and Sui Headline June’s Largest Unlocks
Among the most significant unlocks is Metars Genesis (MRS), which will release $193 million worth of tokens on June 21 to fund a partnership focused on artificial intelligence. MRS has already unlocked nearly $1 billion in tokens since March, releasing 10 million tokens per month.
Sui (SUI) is set to unlock 44 million tokens worth about $160 million on June 1, with allocations going to the Mysten Labs treasury, contributors, and community reserves. More than $70 million from this batch is earmarked for Series B investors. To date, Sui has unlocked $12 billion in tokens, about 33% of its total supply, while nearly $20 billion worth of tokens remains without a scheduled release.
Fasttoken, Aptos, and LayerZero Join the June Vesting Wave
Other notable projects set to unlock tokens include Fasttoken (FTN), Aptos (APT), LayerZero (ZRO), ZKsync (ZK), and Arbitrum (ARB). Fasttoken will release 20 million tokens worth $88 million to its founding team, while LayerZero will unlock $71 million in tokens for core contributors and strategic partners. Aptos plans to distribute 11.31 million tokens, valued at $61 million, to its contributors, community, and investors.
ZKsync will unlock over 760 million tokens worth $49 million for team members and early backers. These events are closely watched by traders and analysts, as sudden increases in token supply can affect market dynamics and investor behavior.
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