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LayerZero ZRO token market activity

Entities: Binance · Spartan Group · NEAR Protocol · LayerZero · ZRO token

Overview

On 20 July 2026, LayerZero began unlocking 25.71 million ZRO tokens – about 2.36 % of total supply and worth roughly $20 million at $0.79‑$0.81 each. The release was split between strategic partners (≈13 million tokens) and core contributors (≈10.6 million tokens) under a three‑year vesting schedule.

In the week that followed, ZRO price fell more than 11 % amid heightened liquidations and the unlock. By 27 July 2026 the token rebounded sharply, climbing over 10 % in a single day. The rally coincided with large transfers of roughly 1.2 million ZRO (about $1.13 million) from wallets linked to LayerZero’s Mint MultiSig and the Spartan Group to Binance. Open interest in ZRO futures rose to a multi‑week high, suggesting fresh capital inflow, while a partnership with Near Protocol lifted social‑media chatter. Nevertheless, analysts remained cautious due to a bearish market structure and proximity to key technical support levels.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    LayerZero ZRO token swings over 10% as whale transfers hit Binance

    LayerZero’s ZRO token fell 11% amid liquidations and token unlocks, then rose over 10% after whales moved millions of tokens to Binance, with open interest reaching multi‑week highs.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    LayerZero ZRO Token Unlock of 25.71 Million Tokens Worth $20 Million

    LayerZero will unlock 25.71 million ZRO tokens (~$20 million) on July 20 2026, split between strategic partners and core contributors, potentially influencing market supply.

Sources

ambcrypto.com · coinpedia.org · cryptobriefing.com · deythere.com · econotimes.com