- Layer 1 tokens $SOL, $BERA, and $SUI will lead March 2025’s token unlocks with $1.6 billion in emissions.
- Liquid Staking follows with $1B, dominated by the Ethena protocol’s $ENA token.
- AI & AI Agent at $488.7M, led by $WLD, $TAO, and $QAI.
March 2025 will see a huge $3.94 billion in token unlocks, mostly from $1.6 billion in Layer 1, liquid staking, and AI projects. Key tokens like $SOL, $ENA, and $WLD are at the top of these unlock charts, affecting market liquidity and sector trends..
Other big contributors like $BERA and $SUI, show the sector’s stronghold on market liquidity. With $1 billion in emissions, Liquid Staking is close behind, with ENA leading the pack.
ENA’s Strengths: iUSDe, Telegram, and ETF Interest
Even with Solana’s meme coin issues, Ethena protocol’s ENA is getting a lot of strategic attention in the liquid staking sector. With increased regulatory scrutiny around stablecoins, Ethena stands out for its compliant approach and easy access for regular users.
Related: Solana Meme Coin Chaos: Scandals Spark Investor Risk Debate
Key developments include iUSDe’s launch, set up as a regulated yield-bearing stablecoin aimed at traditional finance users. Also, there’s integration with Telegram’s ecosystem, potentially reaching over 1 billion users through a new savings and payments application.
Ethena’s strategic positioning, along with ETF interest and staking yield demand, points to strong upside potential.
AI & Layer-2 Tokens to Watch: WLD, TIA, ARB
On the other hand, the AI & AI Agent sector also has substantial unlocks, adding up to $488.7 million, mainly from tokens like $WLD, $TAO, and $QAI. Another important sector to watch is Modularity and Layer 2, which together add a noticeable amount, driven by tokens such as $TIA and $ARB.
Interestingly, meme tokens are still popular, with $MELANIA making waves in speculative markets.
Top Token Unlocks Breakdown:
- $ENA: $970.36M – Top Liquid Staking Unlock
- $SOL: $367M – Leading Layer 1 Unlock
- $WLD: $198.31M – AI & AI Agent Sector Leader
- Others: $2.41B – Distributed across multiple sectors
Related: Crypto Token Unlocks: $420M Worth of SUI, OP, ZETA Incoming
Investor Strategy for Token Unlock Volatility
The emissions trend suggests that investors should pay close attention to these unlocks, as they can affect both price and trading strategies.
Historically, large unlocks have caused short-term volatility, with traders changing their positions based on anticipated sell-offs and market absorption capacity.
The current sectoral shifts show that projects with strong fundamentals will likely handle the liquidity surge better than speculative plays.
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