What is VeThor Token ($VTHO) & How to Trade VTHO Spot?

January 24, 2025
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What Is VeThor Token and How Does It Power the VeChain Ecosystem?

VeThor Token (VTHO) is central to the VeChainThor blockchain. Designed as a dual-token model alongside VET, it serves as the transaction fuel. VTHO stabilizes costs by separating utility from value, ensuring predictable fees for enterprises using the network.

Its roles include:

Powering Transactions: Every action on the VeChainThor chain requires VTHO.
Smart Contract Execution: Developers must spend VTHO to deploy contracts.
Cost Stabilization: VTHO’s separation from VET helps shield users from volatile transaction costs.

How Does VeThor Token Work?

VTHO functions as both a reward and a cost:

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Generation & Distribution: Automatically generated by holding VET at a fixed daily rate.
Transactions: Consumed in every transaction, with amounts depending on complexity.
Burn Mechanism: 70% of used VTHO is permanently burned, while 30% is given to Authority Masternodes.

This system maintains balance, encouraging network participation while preventing runaway inflation.

VTHO vs Ethereum Gas Fees

Feature	VTHO (VeChain)	Ethereum Gas (ETH)
Generation	Auto from VET	None
Burn Rate	70% of fees burned	100% EIP-1559 burn
Consensus Chain	Proof-of-Authority	Proof-of-Stake
Goal	Stable transaction cost	Market-driven cost

This comparison highlights VTHO’s stability advantage over Ethereum’s fluctuating gas fees.

VeThor ($VTHO) Tokenomics and Token Distribution

VeThor Token (VTHO) has a unique tokenomics model as part of the VeChain ecosystem’s dual-token structure. Here’s an overview of VTHO’s tokenomics and vesting schedule:

Generation and Distribution: VTHO is generated automatically by holding VeChain Tokens (VET). The generation rate is fixed at 0.000432 VTHO per VET per day. This means that VET holders continuously accumulate VTHO without any additional action required.

Consumption and Burning Mechanism: VTHO employs a strategic token balancing model where 70% of the supply is burnt and the remaining 30% is awarded to Authority Masternodes as an incentive for maintaining the network.

Dynamic Economic Model: The VeChain Foundation has the ability to adjust certain parameters of the VTHO economy. The VTHO generation rate can be adjusted and modified based on the demand and overall market conditions.

Additionally, VTHO is automatically generated and stored in users’ VeChain wallets alongside their VET holdings. Users can view their VTHO balance and use it for transactions directly from their wallets.

Who Founded the Vechain and The Dual Token Model: VET & VTHO?

VeThor Token (VTHO) was created as part of the VeChain ecosystem, which was founded by Sunny Lu and Jay Zhang. Sunny Lu is the primary founder and current CEO of VeChain. Jay Zhang is the co-founder of VeChain and directs the project’s global corporate structure, governance, and financial management.

Together, Sunny Lu and Jay Zhang established VeChain in 2015 as a subsidiary of Bitse, one of China’s largest blockchain companies at the time. In 2018, they rebranded the project to VeChain Tech and launched it as an independent enterprise, introducing the dual-token system that includes VeThor Token (VTHO).

Their combined expertise in IT, blockchain technology, and business management has been instrumental in the development and growth of the VeChain ecosystem.

$VTHO Price Prediction 2025-2026 and Technical Analysis

Source: TradingView

Technical Indicators: On the four-hour chart, VTHO is bullish with a rising 50-day moving average. The daily chart of VTHO appears bullish, with the 50-day moving average above the price and rising, potentially acting as resistance. The 200-day moving average has been rising since December 20, 2024, showing long-term strength.

Market Sentiment: The current Fear & Greed Index is at 77 (Extreme Greed), suggesting a potentially overheated market. VTHO has shown 6.29% price volatility over the last 30 days indicating a material outlook towards VTHO price.

VTHO Market Cap & Token Supply: As of January 23, 2025, VeThor Token’s market capitalization is approximately $652.66 million. The current circulating supply of VeThor Token is about 85.39 billion VTHO

VTHO Price Prediction 2025: As we look ahead to the price predictions for VeThor Token (VTHO) in 2025 and 2026, the outlook appears cautiously optimistic, with various forecasts suggesting a range of potential outcomes. For 2025, predictions indicate that VTHO could experience significant growth, with estimates ranging from a low of $0.002975 to a high of approximately $0.0083, averaging around $0.0068.

VTHO Price Prediction 2026: A year from this quarter, the price is projected to continue its upward trajectory, with estimates varying widely from $0.003487 to as high as $0.036, depending on market conditions and overall crypto sentiment. Important signals to watch include market volatility, trading volume, and the Fear & Greed Index, which currently indicates extreme greed—often a precursor to corrections.

How to Buy ($VTHO) VeThor on Bitunix?

Trading in VeThor on Bitunix is easy. You can choose to trade in Follow the steps below to start trading:

To start trading, you need to create an account on Bitunix and complete your KYC verification. If you are already an existing user, you can simply head over to Markets tab in the main navigation menu.

Now, select the VTHO/USDT pair to open the spot trading window. You can place a limit or a market order to buy or sell VTHO.

Ensure your account is sufficiently funded. If not, you can deposit crypto in your account.

Watch our step by step tutorial on How to deposit crypto on Bitunix?

How to Buy Crypto on Bitunix?

If you don’t have any crypto, you can buy crypto via third party providers on Bitunix. To buy crypto, follow the below steps

Head to the Buy Crypto tab in the main menu and choose the cryptocurrency you wish to buy. In this case, you need to buy USDT to be able to trade in VTHO/USDT.

Next, choose the currency you wish to pay in (fiat currency like USD) Add the amount you wish to invest. (Please note: buying crypto via third parties incur fees levied by the provider)

Finally, choose the mode of payment. The on-ramp crypto providers accept Apple Pay, bank transfer and credit/debit cards.
Once you have chosen your mode of payment, follow the next steps and complete the transaction. The funds will be deposited into your Bitunix account.

FAQs

What is the purpose of VTHO?

VTHO powers transactions and smart contracts on the VeChainThor blockchain, acting as the “gas” for the network.

How is VTHO generated from VET?

Holding VeChain Tokens (VET) automatically generates VTHO at a fixed daily rate of 0.000432 per VET.

Can I stake or burn VTHO?

Yes. While VTHO itself isn’t staked directly, VET staking produces VTHO. Also, 70% of all VTHO consumed is burned, reducing supply.

What fees does VTHO cover on VeChainThor?

Every transaction and smart contract execution on VeChainThor consumes VTHO.

How many VTHO tokens exist today?

As of January 23, 2025, there are around 85.39 billion VTHO in circulation.

Is VTHO inflationary or deflationary?

It is a balancing model — VTHO is continuously generated from VET but 70% of it is burned during transactions, making it partially deflationary.

Where can US users trade VTHO?

Bitunix offers VTHO/USDT spot trading, alongside other global exchanges that list VeChain assets.

What risks come with holding VTHO?

Risks include volatility, dependency on VeChain’s adoption, and potential changes in generation or burn mechanisms by the VeChain Foundation.

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