Linea, the native token for Tier 2 Network Linea, has fallen by nearly 30% since its launch yesterday.
The intense sales pressure from the airdrop could be behind the sudden decline. Such initial turbulence is common after token launch and reflects short-term speculative dynamics.
Why are Linear Token prices drop?
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For context, Linea is the layer 2 scaling network of Ethereum (ETH) developed by Consensys, the company behind MetaMask. This network is designed to make Ethereum faster, cheaper and more user-friendly without sacrificing security.
Linea tokens act as native assets of the Linea network and support activities on both Linea and Ethereum. However, users pay gas fees on ETH’s network, not on the token itself.
Yesterday was accompanied by a list of major exchanges to commemorate the token’s debut. Linea was launched with a total supply of approximately 72 billion tokens.
According to official Tokenomics, tokens do not have any special allocations to insiders or investors. Additionally, the team allocated 9% of the total supply of airdrops to reward early ecosystem participants.
“Early users will receive tokens from a distribution equal to 9% of the token supply, and are thrown in the air with TGE and completely unlocked,” the team said.
The launch attracted a lot of attention by ranking the lineup as Coingecko’s top trending coins. Initial trading reflected strong demand as the token surged to an all-time high of $0.046 shortly after its release.
However, massive sales pressures appeared almost immediately, and prices fell sharply. Coingecko’s data showed Linea plunged to a record low of $0.022 after its peak. At the time of writing, Altcoin has fallen about 30% since its launch, trading at $0.023.
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Trading activities are also substantial, with volume surged to $418 million. The surge in trading suggests that many airdrop recipients will move quickly to settle their holdings and strengthen the downtrend.
“The $10,000 bank TGE was a mixed chaos. The frozen ~ hour price fell to $0.040, but I almost sold $0.030. I sold a total of 308,000 linea.
Nevertheless, many traders were even disappointed with Linea’s price performance and the assigned airdrop rewards.
“Linea, if you look at the charts, you realize you’re being scamed,” the user said.
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Crypto commentator Parcifap has expressed strong skepticism about Linea tokens and warned that it could be one of the top disappointments of 2025. He claimed that pre-market trading showed little enthusiasm.
He further criticised Linea’s incentive design, focusing on the confusion and dismissed the claim that the support of Consensys alone would guarantee the success of the network.
“About every sisbil screams, “hold.” The analyst warned.
Meanwhile, others reported that they could not claim the Air Force during the TGE, affecting their ability to benefit.
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“The Linea token was sent to the claims agreement 50 minutes late for Airdrop users, but Binance users were already charging and dumping it immediately,” added another market watcher.
Nevertheless, some remain optimistic about Altcoin’s outlook.
“I think Linea is a very underrated project despite the misfortunes from Airdrop. After claiming that the price was dumped again. Here we see as an opportunity and there are some from that location,” the analyst said.
Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum, highlighted that retaining Linea could provide access to further rewards. He said incentives are not limited to consensus. It also comes from other alignment projects and protocols.
“Together, we are all bootstrapping the economy of Linear Tokens. Holding Linear Tokens indicates that you are a member of Linear community and are likely to be engaged in productive Linear economic activities.
The first trading day of the token was marked by volatility. The market is currently split. Some view Linea’s sharp correction as a typical post-air shaking, while others warn of deeper structural flaws. Whether tokens stabilize and benefit depends on how effectively the network and its supporters build sustainable demand beyond the initial airdrop wave.
