$5.5B in Crypto Token Launches Booked for January

Over $5.5 billion in cryptocurrencies are planned to launch in January, with ONDO, BGB, HYPE and TRUMP tokens being some of the big releases.

According to Tokenomst token launch data tracker, January will see more than $5.5 billion in token launches. Around $2.5 billion will be released through a cliff opening, which means the tokens will be unlocked all at once. Another $3 billion will go into circulation through in-line releases, creating a sudden surge in supply by distributing tokens over time.

Cryptovesting is the process of locking up token allocations and releasing them over time to prevent premature or sudden increases in circulating supplies. These programs often include initial lock-ins and temporary unlocks, adjusting long-term incentives while controlling for market effects.

While token launches are a standard part of crypto vesting mechanics, large releases can sometimes affect price volatility in the short term, when broader market liquidity is thin or sentiment is weak.

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The top four openings account for nearly $2 billion in January releases

The four biggest token launches of the month include Ondo (Ondo), BitGate Token (BGB), HyperLiquid (HYPE) and Official Trump (TRUMP).

Together, these add up to $1.94 billion in revenue, representing 35 percent of the $5.5 billion projected to open in January.

Ondo leads the pack with 1.9 billion tokens released on January 19, worth more than $840 million at current market prices. According to Tokenomist data, the release is reserved for founders, team members, community and private investors.

BGB will follow with 140 million tokens scheduled to be released on January 26 at a value of approximately $500 million. Of the total, 80 million tokens are allocated to the team, and 60 million will go to branding and promotions.

Hyperliquid will open 12.4 million tokens worth 327 million to top contributors on Tuesday, making it the latest open in the group. It is also the third largest release for the month.

At the time of writing, HYPE was trading at $26.41, representing a 5.7% gain in the past 24 hours. Despite the upcoming release of the token, the price data suggests a short-term crash rate.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's official Memcoin is scheduled to release 50 million tokens worth $270 million to founders and team members on January 18.

Although smaller than ONDO and BGB, both openings remain significant in terms of their revenue profiles and still contributed to January's overall supply increase.

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