$VET VeChain changes tokenomics: how the cessation of $VTHO -rewards will affect the price in 2026

The update of VeChain's tokenomics and Binance's decision to stop accruing VTHO for VET Simple Earn Flexible products from January 1, 2026, has become one of the key events for the ecosystem. The main change is

VET will no longer generate VTHO in flexible products, which reduces passive income for some investors. This may cause short-term pressure on the price of VET, as some users may withdraw the asset or switch to other instruments.

At the same time, the tokenomics is becoming stricter: the reduction in VTHO generation decreases inflationary pressure on the utility token, potentially making the model more sustainable. VET Simple Earn Locked products will continue to accrue VTHO, creating an incentive to fix the supply of VET — a factor that may support the price in the medium term.

If VeChain successfully integrates the updated economic model into real business cases (supply chain, IoT, ESG tracking), it could restore demand for VET in 2026. A key driver is the supply shortage due to the increase in the share of locked assets.