LayerZero and Others Gear Up for Major Token Unlocks

Several major tokens are set for large-scale unlocking from October 20-25, 2025, potentially impacting market liquidity and volatility.

These unlock events might lead to increased volatility, affecting short-term market movements and liquidity due to the sudden influx of high token volumes.

Millions in Tokens Set to Be Unlocked, Causing Volatility

Token Unlocks Scheduled: Between October 20 and 25, significant unlocks will occur. LayerZero (ZRO) will release 25.71 million tokens, valued at roughly $44.2 million. Plasma (XPL), MBG, Scroll (SCR), SOON, KAITO, Humanity (H), and Venom (VENOM) will also experience notable unlocks, potentially affecting market dynamics.

Immediate Market Implications: These unlocks could lead to increased token availability on the market, possibly resulting in short-term sell pressure on prices. Historical observations have shown that substantial unlocks often trigger volatility and affect liquidity, although tokens typically stabilize after initial adjustments.

“Historically, large unlocks can create volatility and shifts in liquidity.” – Expert Analyst, Crypto KOL

Historical Patterns Draw Parallels to Past Token Unlock Events

Did you know? Previous large-scale unlocks, like those of Arbitrum and Aptos, witnessed short-lived price declines, followed by stabilization. This pattern may be indicative for the upcoming LayerZero and related token events.

LayerZero (ZRO) is currently priced at $1.72, with a market cap nearing $506.28 million. The circulating supply includes approximately 294.36 million of a maximum potential billion tokens. Recent price trends reveal a 28.69% drop over the past 90 days (CoinMarketCap).

Expert Analysis: The Coincu research team indicates these unlocks may prompt temporary market sell-offs. Nonetheless, primary protocols often maintain stability, supported by underlying demand. Observers predict post-unlock stabilization, typical of preceding unlock events like those experienced by Arbitrum and Aptos.