The crypto market faces a harsh reality for investors who bet on locked tokens. According to recent data, between May 2024 and April 2025, these investors recorded an average loss of 50% compared to OTC valuations, exacerbating distrust towards new projects.
Crypto investors in shock after the fall of locked tokens.
In summary:
Locked tokens generated an average loss of 50%, increasing distrust among crypto investors.
More than 40 billion dollars in altcoins will be released soon, increasing pressure on the market.
In 2025, only solid projects with high demand will stand out.
Severe losses for holders of locked tokens.
Between May 2024 and April 2025, investors who bought locked tokens suffered an average loss of 50% compared to OTC valuations, according to STIX. Some cryptocurrencies such as Scroll (SCR) and Blast (BLAST) fell by more than 85%, while Eigenlayer (EIGEN) lost 75%. In comparison, the global crypto market only declined by 40.7% in the same period. The contrast is even more pronounced against Bitcoin (BTC), which gained 45% in that same timeframe.
Moreover, one dollar invested in a locked token would currently be worth only 0.25 dollars in the OTC market. These alarming results illustrate the greater risk linked to prolonged vesting periods, which hinder any quick exit and expose crypto investors to uncontrollable price drops.
Consequences in the crypto market and forecasts for 2025:
With over 40 billion dollars in altcoins locked about to be released, the crypto market could face massive selling pressure. This excess supply could prolong the bearish trend in new projects.
However, the shortening of vesting periods observed in 2025 could partially limit the damage. Analysts anticipate a more selective market: only crypto projects with high traction and sustained organic demand should stand out this year.
In light of historic losses of nearly 100 million dollars and the massive arrival of tokens to the market, caution is more necessary than ever in the crypto universe. In 2025, only solid projects will survive this pressure. Investors will need to redouble their vigilance to navigate a much more selective environment.
