- ZRO price rises 14% as LayerZero sees a 66% surge in trading volume.
- The LayerZero Foundation recently repurchased 50 million ZRO tokens, equal to 5% of the total supply.
- Bulls could aim for a breakout to $3.25 and then targets above $5 if positive sentiment continues.
The LayerZero (ZRO) token is one of the few altcoins resisting today’s broader crypto decline, with ZRO rising 14% over the past 24 hours.
LayerZero’s gains come even as Bitcoin slipped below $110,000 and Ethereum fell under $4,000. Despite the wider market weakness, ZRO has rallied and moved above a key resistance zone near $2.20.
ZRO price jumps 14% — why did ZRO rise today?
While most altcoins are experiencing downward pressure, ZRO has gained momentum amid two notable network developments.
One major factor was the LayerZero Foundation’s announcement of a large token buyback program.
The news triggered an immediate price reaction, lifting ZRO from a low of $1.83 to a peak of $2.24.
A subsequent dip to retest support around $2.00 did not derail the rally; bulls pushed through the critical $2.25 resistance and extended gains to $2.33.
The ZRO rebound coincided with the repurchase of 50 million tokens, returning roughly $150 million into the token market.
Traders reacted positively after a prior unlocking of 25 million ZRO tokens, and the buyback combined with market response helped offset selling pressure.
Importantly, the repurchase reduced circulating supply and could give bulls additional fuel.
Another catalyst for ZRO was LayerZero’s takeover of the Stargate cross-chain bridge.
The Stargate integration, approved by the DAO with 94.7% support, arrived at a pivotal moment for LayerZero.
Plasma, a platform focused on global money movement, announced its mainnet launch, and Stargate will serve as the official bridge enabling liquidity flows into the Plasma ecosystem.
Stargate is the official bridge for @PlasmaFDN’s Mainnet launch.
• Buy XPL immediately on launch day.
• Instant swaps into the Plasma ecosystem.
• Zero fee deposits for all OFT assets (USDT0, USDe, AUSD0 + more).The future called. Trillions answered. pic.twitter.com/Z5ZABuyQ6D
— Stargate | Fast Swaps – Now Live (@StargateFinance) September 23, 2025
The ZRO price has climbed alongside these integrations and strategic developments.
What lies ahead for the ZRO price?
As LayerZero’s price rose, trading volume jumped 66% to roughly $173 million in the past 24 hours.
Higher volume suggests buyers are stepping in at current levels, and market capitalization could extend further gains if demand continues.
ZRO price chart by TradingView
Technical outlooks show bulls chasing a breakout. On the daily chart, price has cleared the descending triangle resistance line.
Daily indicators like RSI and MACD are flashing bullish signals for ZRO, supporting the view that momentum is shifting in buyers’ favor.
A successful retest and breakout from the long-term consolidation trendline would give buyers room to target $3.25 and higher.
Bulls are currently about 53% above the all-time low of $1.50 reached in March. Meanwhile, the all-time high—used as a longer-term benchmark—remains significantly above current prices, leaving substantial upside potential if broader market conditions improve.