Cryptocurrency assets worth over $3 billion will enter circulation in June, marking a 32% drop from $4.9 billion in May. According to the cryptocurrency vesting tracker Tokenomist, investors and traders will face new supply pressure again this month. The total unlock of tokens in June has fallen to $3.3 billion, a sharp decrease from nearly $5 billion in May. Much of this change comes from projects that completed their vesting schedules earlier. However, $3.3 billion still represents a significant weight on token prices. Markets typically swing when billions of dollars suddenly become tradable.
About $1.4 billion of the tokens in June will be released all at once in an event called a cliff unlock, where a fixed sum becomes liquid on a set date. The remainder—almost $2 billion—will be released gradually into the market with linear unlocks. A slow flow of new supply may soften the impact, but it still accumulates over time.
Several large projects lead the pack in June. Metars Genesis (MRS) will release over $190 million in tokens on June 21 to support an AI partnership. Since March, MRS has been unlocking 10 million tokens each month, putting nearly $1 billion into circulation so far. On June 1, SUI will unlock 44 million coins—about $160 million in value. More than $70 million of this will go to Series B investors. So far, SUI has released over 3 billion tokens valued at approximately $12 billion, or about 33% of its total supply. Another 5.22 billion tokens, worth nearly $20 billion, are still locked without a set date.
A handful of known tokens also have vesting dates in June. Fasttoken will distribute 20 million tokens—about $88 million—to its founders. LayerZero plans to unlock 25 million tokens worth over $70 million for key contributors and strategic partners. Aptos will release 11.30 million tokens, about $60 million, for its team, supporters, and community fund. ZKsync will release over 760 million tokens valued at nearly $50 million for investors and employees. Even Arbitrum joins the list, increasing pressure in Layer-2 markets.
Based on reports, large unlocks tend to provoke price swings. Cliff events often trigger quick sales as holders gain full access. Gradual unlocks can drag prices down for weeks. Those trading around these dates should be prepared for volatility. For long-term holders, dips caused by new supply may present an opportunity to increase positions. In any case, tracking vesting schedules can help time movements and spare traders from unpleasant surprises.
