- MET token launch scheduled for October 23, 2025
- Meteora Airdrop Releases 48% of Tokens on First Day
- Three possible scenarios: high, stable or selling pressure
Meteora, an emerging player in the Solana ecosystem known for its ties to meme coins, is approaching its token launch event—and with it a vital test of its market reputation. Expectations are high regarding the impact the airdrop could have on the value of MET and the perception of the project as a whole.
On October 23rd, the TGE (Token Generation Event), or "Liquidity Generation Event," as defined by the project team, will take place. At this time, the full release of tokens will be made to the majority of participants, "creating real liquidity, making $MET an investable asset without vesting." Only the team's and reserve's allocations—equivalent to 52% of the total—will be subject to a gradual unlocking over six years.
$MET 23.10.2025
The ignition point of our manifesto has arrived.
We're onboarding the next wave of the LP Army and powering token launches.$MET will fuel opportunity, innovation, and community.
See you then. pic.twitter.com/xEjFn2bnX8
— Meteora (@MeteoraAG) September 30, 2025
Approximately 48% of the total supply will be made available immediately to the market, distributed among holders of the old MER (20%), participants in the Meteora LP plan (15%), Launchpads, off-chain contributors, Jupiter stakers, and market makers. The technical innovation comes with the so-called "Liquidity Distributor": instead of traditional tokens, part of the airdrop will be credited as liquidity positions that generate fees as a way to distribute value without forcing immediate sales.
However, this approach is not without risks. By releasing many tokens simultaneously and distributing them to different subsystems (LP, Jupiter, Launchpads, etc.), local inflation or initial selling pressure can weaken speculative sentiment. On the other hand, the extended vesting commitment for the team and reserve signals confidence in the project's continuity.
The crypto community is already discussing three main outcomes for MET after launch:
- In the optimistic scenario, early investors may sell some of their tokens, but solid buyers emerge to sustain the value. If MET has a clear utility in the Solana ecosystem and reserve management is judicious, the price could resume an upward trajectory.
- On a neutral trajectory, MET will experience short-term fluctuations before stabilizing. Liquidity tends to balance out, and the focus shifts to the token's true role in the network's operation.
- In the pessimistic case, massive sales from early entrants could lead to stagnation or decline, requiring the project to demonstrate consistent value before regaining market confidence.
Analysts point out that Meteora's strategy—high initial release, liquidity-based distribution mechanism, and community focus—deviates from the conventional DeFi model. This can generate engagement and trust, but also put price pressure on the market in the first few days of trading.














