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The digital asset market is facing a peculiar challenge that has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike. A recent study by Binance Research has shed light on a growing trend in the cryptocurrency space that could potentially impact the sustainability of investments and the broader market dynamics. The study focuses on the increasing number of tokens being launched with high valuations yet starting with a low circulating supply, a situation raising eyebrows across the crypto community.
This phenomenon, characterized by inflated fully diluted valuations (FDV) and limited initial supply, has led to a liquidity crisis of sorts. Binance’s findings suggest that an enthusiastic influx of private market capital, aggressive valuation practices, and an optimistic market outlook have encouraged tokens to launch with steeply high FDVs. The report anticipates around $155 billion worth of tokens being unlocked from 2024 to 2030. This immense supply, without a corresponding increase in demand, could significantly pressure the market, threatening to disrupt prices unless there is a significant capital flow into these projects.
The underpinning of this issue lies in the stark imbalance between the market cap and FDV of tokens launched over the past few years. With 2024’s FDVs looming large over those in 2023, and tokens having an average market cap to FDV ratio of merely 12.3%, a vast gap in demand versus forthcoming supply becomes apparent. This scenario mainly results from tokens launching with exceedingly low circulating supplies, leaving a substantial portion of total supply locked and, thus, inflating their FDVs when compared to their actual market caps. According to the analysis, addressing this imbalance would necessitate roughly $80 billion in new market demand to align with the future increases in token supply, presenting a daunting challenge.
In response to these issues, Binance has taken a proactive approach, emphasizing the need for a healthy and sustainable market that can accommodate new listings without jeopardizing the overall market stability. Recognizing the significant influence of top-tier VC-backed projects, Binance aims to encourage a more balanced and thoughtful approach to token launches. Their initiative to engage with small to medium projects and welcome high-quality projects through various listing programs is a significant step toward mitigating the risks associated with low circulating supply and high FDV tokens. By fostering a more robust ecosystem, Binance seeks to ensure that new tokens can thrive without unsettling the market, paving the way for more sustainable trading practices.
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