Jupiter’s Jupuary AirDrop: 700M JUP Tokens Released

The Essentials at a Glance
Jupiter (JUP), a decentralized exchange based on the Solana blockchain, has sparked a major event in the crypto community with its “Jupuary” AirDrop. A total of 700 million JUP tokens, valued at approximately 500 million USD, were distributed to over 2 million eligible wallets. So far, 61% of users have claimed their tokens, but the AirDrop led to a significant price drop of JUP by 11% within 24 hours. At the same time, trading volume increased significantly, indicating high market activity.
Details about the “Jupuary” AirDrop
Jupiter’s AirDrop was highly anticipated and mobilized a substantial number of users. According to data from Dune, as of January 23, 578,657 wallets successfully claimed their tokens. This accounts for 61% of eligible participants. However, around 39% of wallets have yet to make their claims. The AirDrop not only increased liquidity on the platform but also significantly boosted trading volume.
Price Development of JUP
Following the launch of the AirDrop, the price of JUP fell by 11.29%, recently sitting at 0.7849 USD. Over the past week, the token also experienced a decline of 3.65%. JUP’s current market value is 1.86 billion USD. The trading volume in the last 24 hours reached 816 million USD, reflecting high activity and increased interest from traders. Many AirDrop recipients seem to be selling their tokens to take profits, which has increased selling pressure.
Liquidations and Market Volatility
Data from Coinalyze shows that the AirDrop triggered a phase of high volatility, particularly on January 18. On that day, long liquidations exceeded 1.2 million USD, while short liquidations were over 800,000 USD. Since January 19, liquidation activity has significantly calmed, indicating less use of leveraged products and a more stable market situation.
Recovery of Open Interest and Total Value Locked (TVL)
A positive trend can be observed in market data. Open Interest (OI), which measures open positions in the market, increased by 8.63% to 122.9 million USD on January 23. This suggests a moderate recovery after the strong fluctuations of the previous week. Additionally, the Total Value Locked (TVL) on the Jupiter exchange is showing growth. According to DappRadar, the TVL rose from 2.5 billion USD at the beginning of January to 2.85 billion USD on January 23. This development highlights increased user interest and higher activity on the platform.
Outlook: Can JUP Recover?
The critical question remains whether JUP can overcome its recent price drop. The stabilization of liquidations and the rising Open Interest are positive signals that could indicate a recovery. At the same time, market sentiment remains dependent on trading activities and the further development of the AirDrop. The coming weeks will reveal whether JUP can regain investor confidence.
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Our Assessment
The “Jupuary” AirDrop has, on one hand, increased liquidity and activity on the Jupiter platform but also caused short-term selling pressure that has weighed on JUP’s price. However, the stabilization of liquidations and the growth in Open Interest and TVL are promising indicators. For investors, it remains crucial to closely monitor further market movements and the community’s reaction to the AirDrop.
Sources: Coinalyze, DappRadar, Dune