June 2025: 3 Major Crypto Token Unlocks
June 2025: Three Major Crypto Token Unlocks
June 2025 will see significant token unlocks, totaling nearly $133 million in newly circulating assets, part of a larger $2.4 billion total market unlock for the month. These unlocks represent substantial portions of each project's market capitalization and could significantly impact short-term price movements. Let's examine the key details.
1. ZKSync (ZK)
- Unlock Date: June 17, 2025
- Tokens Unlocked: 770 million ZK (3.67% of max supply)
- Current Circulating Supply: 3.675 billion ZK
ZKSync is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, utilizing zk-rollups to enhance transaction throughput while maintaining Ethereum's security. ZK, its native token, facilitates governance, staking, and transaction fees. The June 17th unlock comprises approximately $41.61 million worth of ZK, with 397.20 million tokens (11%) allocated to investors and 372.80 million (11%) to team members. This represents nearly 21% of ZK's market capitalization. ZK was trading at $0.05394 at the end of May, down 11%. The large unlock could influence short-term price volatility.
2. Vana (VANA)
- Unlock Date: June 16, 2025
- Tokens Unlocked: 5.19 million VANA (4.33% of total supply)
- Current Circulating Supply: 30.8 million VANA
Vana is a decentralized data marketplace allowing users to control and monetize their data. Its native token, VANA, is used for platform access, contributor rewards, and governance. The June 16th unlock involves $35.25 million worth of VANA, with 4.74 million tokens (8.98%) for community initiatives and 452,600 tokens (1.65%) for ecosystem expansion. VANA saw an 18% increase in price during the last week of May; this unlock could be a test of that bullish momentum.
3. LayerZero (ZRO)
- Unlock Date: June 20, 2025
- Tokens Unlocked: 24.68 million ZRO (2.47% of total supply)
- Current Circulating Supply: 111.15 million ZRO
LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol connecting various blockchain networks. Its ZRO token is crucial for governance and may have future roles in messaging or fees. The June 20th unlock will release approximately $56.72 million worth of ZRO. Allocation includes 12.88 million tokens (4%) for strategic partners, 10.20 million (4%) for core contributors, and 1.60 million (4%) for tokens repurchased by the team. ZRO was trading at $2.30 at the end of May, down 10%.
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These three unlocks represent a significant influx of tokens into the market. Monitor distribution closely, particularly in less liquid trading environments, as short-term price volatility is likely.