Token unlocks this week: ZRO, RIVER, PLUME, and others with over $150 million worth of tokens will be released

According to data from Token Unlocks, several projects including LayerZero (ZRO), River (RIVER), and Plume (PLUME) will experience large-scale token unlock events this week, with an estimated total release value exceeding $150 million.

As a leading global cryptocurrency trading platform, Gate has summarized the core data and market context of this unlock event to help you seize opportunities during key liquidity events.

01 Core Data Overview: The Scale and Focus of This Week’s Unlock Wave

The unlock events from January 19 to January 25 are densely distributed, with ZRO, RIVER, and PLUME becoming market focal points due to their significant unlock values or high circulating supply proportions.

Based on data, there are more than ten events with unlock values exceeding $5 million, which will inject new token supplies into the market in a concentrated manner in the short term.

The table below summarizes the unlock details of some key projects (data estimated based on prices on January 18-19):

In addition to the above projects, MBG, SOON, SOSO, ANIME, and others will also unlock tokens worth several million dollars. The overall market supply pressure warrants attention.

02 In-Depth Analysis of Key Projects: Unlock Ratios and Market Outlook

The potential impact of token unlocks on prices depends not only on the total value unlocked but also on the proportion of the unlock amount relative to the circulating supply, as well as the project’s fundamentals and development stage.

LayerZero (ZRO): Moderate unlock ratio but highest absolute value.

As a leading cross-chain interoperability protocol, ZRO will unlock 6.36% of its circulating tokens, valued at approximately $44.5 million, making it the single project with the highest unlock value this week.

Due to its widespread adoption, active ecosystem, and market resilience, its capacity to absorb the unlock may be relatively strong, but short-term selling pressure should still be watched.

Plume (PLUME): Extremely high unlock ratio, requiring close attention to liquidity changes.

PLUME’s unlock ratio reaches 39.75%, meaning nearly 40% of the circulating supply will be added in a short period. Such a massive increase in supply, whether received by the team, investors, or community, could significantly impact the price.

Investors should closely monitor market buy depth and price support after the unlock.

River (RIVER): High value, testing market confidence.

RIVER’s unlock value this time is about $36 million. The project aims to build a cross-chain abstract stablecoin system. Although its unlock ratio (4.32%) is not the highest, potential sell orders worth tens of millions of dollars pose a short-term challenge for any project.

03 Market Impact and Historical Patterns: Price Battles Under Supply and Demand Changes

Token unlocks are essentially pre-planned supply releases in a project’s economic model. They may increase market sell pressure, but their specific impact is multifaceted.

Generally, large-scale unlocks can cause psychological concerns and actual selling pressure, especially when market sentiment is weak or liquidity is insufficient, potentially leading to short-term price declines. Conversely, if the recipients of the unlocked tokens (such as long-term investors) choose to hold, or if the project experiences positive ecosystem developments simultaneously, the actual impact may be absorbed.

Historical experience shows that unlock events do not always lead to price declines. The ultimate effect depends on macro environment, project fundamentals, and holder behavior. In the current market environment, it is crucial to view this concentrated unlock rationally.

04 Gate Trading Guide: Strategies and Tools to Handle the Unlock Wave

In the face of dense unlock events, Gate provides users with a professional trading environment and tools to help you calmly respond to market changes.

Follow Gate’s market page to get real-time prices, depth charts, and trading volume changes of tokens like ZRO, RIVER, and PLUME, and to sense market sentiment and capital flows promptly. Price volatility may increase before and after unlocks, so please manage risks carefully.

Make good use of Gate’s spot and derivatives products. You can seize trading opportunities through spot trading or hedge risks and analyze trends using perpetual contracts and other derivatives. Be sure to understand the characteristics of different products and set appropriate stop-loss and take-profit levels.

Refer to broader market information. Gate’s news and research sections will continuously provide updates on these projects, ecosystem progress, and professional analysis to help you make more comprehensive decisions.

Future Outlook

Unlock events are releasing large amounts of tokens from smart contracts into market participants. On Gate’s market page, ZRO’s 24-hour trading volume has quietly increased by 15%, and PLUME’s price has fluctuated by 5% following the announcement.

The market is holding its breath, observing whether these newly released tokens will become selling pressure on the market or be quietly absorbed by steadfast long-term holders, completing a healthy chip turnover.