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GRVT Completes 1.1M Token Burn as Grvt 2.0 Launch Approaches

The platform's first token buyback and burn removes nearly 1% of circulating supply ahead of major product updates.

The platform's first token buyback and burn removes nearly 1% of circulating supply ahead of major product updates. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (NewsBTC, BeInCrypto), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

The token burn reduces supply and aims to increase scarcity, potentially impacting token value as Grvt 2.0's launch approaches. It also signals the platform's commitment to its roadmap and improving its ecosystem.

Covered by 2 outlets over about 4.8 h — Token Times synthesises them all into one brief
  1. NewsBTC
    GRVT Burns 1.1 Million Tokens as Countdown to Grvt 2.0 Begins ↗
  2. BeInCrypto
    GRVT Burns 1.1 Million Tokens as Countdown to Grvt 2.0 Begins ↗
Key takeaways
  • GRVT Foundation completed a 1.1M token buyback and burn.
  • The burn represents nearly 1% of circulating supply.
  • Four additional milestones remain before Grvt 2.0 launch.
  • Market cap $2.8T; Bitcoin down 2.23% in 24 hours.
What the reporting agrees on

NewsBTC and BeInCrypto both report that GRVT completed its first token buyback and burn, removing 1.1 million tokens from circulation, representing nearly 1% of the total supply. Both outlets also agree that this event marks the first of five milestones leading up to the Grvt 2.0 launch at the end of November 2026. However, while both mention the Foundation's intention for monthly buybacks, specific details about the discretionary nature of future transactions are more prominently emphasized by NewsBTC.

The story so far · 3 briefs
  1. JUST Completes $23.53M JST Token Burn, Pushing Deflation Past 19%
  2. GRVT Completes 1.1 Million Token Burn Ahead of Grvt 2.0 Launch
  3. GRVT Completes 1.1M Token Burn as Grvt 2.0 Launch Approaches — this brief

GRVT, a self-custodial trading platform built on its own zero-knowledge (ZK) chain, has completed its first token buyback and burn, removing 1.1 million GRVT tokens from circulation. This strategic move, confirmed by multiple outlets, represents nearly 1% of the token's circulating supply at the time of the transaction.

The buyback and burn event is part of a series of planned activities by the GRVT Foundation, with four additional milestones set to occur before the anticipated launch of Grvt 2.0 at the end of November 2026. These milestones are designed to enhance the platform's ecosystem and align with its long-term vision.

According to NewsBTC and BeInCrypto, the Foundation's token issuer intends to conduct further buybacks on a monthly basis. However, the amount and timing of these future transactions will be at the issuer's discretion, with no predetermined purchase amounts or schedules.

This development comes amid a broader market downturn, with the total crypto market cap at $2.8 trillion and Bitcoin experiencing a 2.23% decline in the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed' in the market.

The token burn is significant as it aims to reduce the circulating supply and potentially increase the value of GRVT tokens. Investors and stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these actions impact the token's price and the platform's overall performance as Grvt 2.0's launch approaches.

The market when this published · October 22, 2026
Total market cap₹265.30T
Bitcoin 24h-2.23%
Ethereum 24h-2.87%
BTC dominance58.5%
Fear & Greed68 · Greed
Cross-source data check

1 key figure independently matched across 2 outlets reporting this story.

1%2× corroboratedNewsBTC, BeInCrypto

Token Times extracts the figures each outlet reports and flags the ones that agree. Numbers cited by only one outlet are attributed in the brief, not shown as corroborated.

On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 22, 2026.

Bitcoin DeFi TVL$4.37BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

GRVT Completes 1.1M Token Burn as Grvt 2.0 Launch Approaches — questions & answers

What is the purpose of the GRVT token burn?

The token burn aims to reduce circulating supply and increase scarcity, potentially boosting token value.

How many more milestones are left before Grvt 2.0?

Four additional milestones remain before the Grvt 2.0 launch.

Will there be more token buybacks?

Yes, the Foundation plans monthly buybacks at the issuer's discretion.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC, BeInCrypto, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 22, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,616 sha256:a42797135de1b423
Corroborated across 2 outlets, reported over about 4.8 h — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.NewsBTC · Oct 22 08:00 ↗BeInCrypto · Oct 22 12:46 ↗

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