Key Takeaways:
- $3.3 billion in crypto tokens are set to be unlocked in June, down 32% from May’s $4.9 billion.
- Major June unlocks include Metars Genesis ($193M), Sui ($160M), and Fasttoken ($88M).
- Unlock types include $1.4B in cliff unlocks and $1.9B in linear unlocks, potentially impacting market liquidity and prices.
In June 2025, approximately $3.3 billion worth of crypto tokens are set to be unlocked, marking a 32% decline from May’s $4.9 billion, according to data from Tokenomist.
These unlocks follow the end of vesting periods for several major crypto projects and could significantly impact market liquidity and token prices.
⏰ Upcoming Token Unlocks (May 26 – June 1 )
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Several crypto projects will unlock tokens this week, including $EIGEN, $IOTA, $FET, $OP, $SUI, $ZETA, $DYDX
Investors, keep an eye on these token unlocks events! pic.twitter.com/MwvXIKx3OX
Of the total, $1.4 billion will be released via cliff unlocks—where a large amount is distributed all at once—while $1.9 billion will come through linear unlocks, which are distributed gradually over time.
Key projects include Metars Genesis (MRS), which will unlock $193 million in tokens on June 21 to support a new AI initiative.
Sui (SUI) is set to release 44 million tokens worth $160 million on June 1, primarily allocated to Series B investors, Mysten Labs, and a community reserve.
So far, Sui has unlocked 3.3 billion tokens, totaling over $12 billion, with another $20 billion worth of tokens still lacking a scheduled release.
Other notable projects with June unlocks include Fasttoken with $88 million for founders, LayerZero with $71 million for core contributors and partners, Aptos with $61 million, and ZKsync with $49 million for team and investors.
Arbitrum also has a scheduled release, though specific figures remain undisclosed.
These upcoming token unlocks are being closely monitored by investors, as they may significantly influence token valuations, trading volumes, and overall market sentiment in the crypto space.