Telegram Clarifies TON Token Sales and Vesting Plans

Manual Stotz, Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Company, addressed the Financial Times’ report on Telegram’s token sales, clarifying details about vesting periods and holdings as of January 7.

Stotz’s statement underscores TON Strategy’s commitment to maintaining token stability, focusing on long-term holdings rather than creating market supply pressures, with potential impacts on the TON ecosystem.

Telegram Confirms TON Vesting and Strategic Accumulation Plans

Manuel Stotz of TON Strategy Company has confirmed that TON tokens sold by Telegram are subject to a four-year vesting period. The largest buyer identified so far is TON Strategy Company, aimed at accumulation and staking, not supply pressure.

Telegram’s holdings of TON tokens reportedly did not decrease significantly between December 2024 and December 2025, suggesting strategic token retention. This aligns with efforts to support and integrate cryptocurrency into the Telegram platform by 2026.

TON Market Overview: Price Trends and Future Outlook

Did you know? The TON token, initiated as the native asset for The Open Network blockchain, has become a major part of Telegram’s strategy since its early launch, highlighting the evolving synergy between messaging platforms and cryptocurrency integration.

According to CoinMarketCap, Toncoin (TON) currently trades at $1.85, with a market cap of $4.48 billion. The token holds a market dominance of 0.14%, with significant 24-hour trading volumes totaling $138.29 million. Notably, TON has faced a 2.99% decline over the past 24 hours, despite experiencing a 13.36% increase over the last week.

The Coincu research team projects continued interest in TON due to its position within Telegram’s ecosystem and broader user base. Technological integration within Telegram could bolster TON’s market value and utility as new features and applications are developed.