> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cryptorank.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# VC Dump Pressure

> VC-induced dump pressure for a single coin: upcoming unlock, VC dominance, investor ROI and the dump-pressure rating.<br/><br/>Available from&#58; <Badge color="orange">Pro</Badge><br/>Cost&#58; <Badge color="surface">1 credit per request</Badge>

<Note>
  Profit and USD values depend on the current price and are recalculated as it changes.
</Note>


## OpenAPI

````yaml https://api.cryptorank.io/v3/documentation-json get /v3/currencies/{id}/vesting/vc-pressure
openapi: 3.0.0
info:
  title: Cryptorank API V3
  description: >
    # Overview


    Cryptorank Public API v3 — comprehensive cryptocurrency data for B2B clients
    and partners.


    Useful Links:

    - [API Plans](https://cryptorank.io/public-api)

    - [Dashboard](https://cryptorank.io/public-api/dashboard)


    # Getting Started


    Primary Server URL:
    [https://api.cryptorank.io/v3/](https://api.cryptorank.io/v3/)


    **Authentication**


    Generate an API key in the
    [dashboard](https://cryptorank.io/public-api/dashboard) and pass it in the
    `X-Api-Key` header.


    Keep your keys secret — never commit them to public repositories or expose
    them in client-side code.
  version: 3.0.0
  contact:
    name: Cryptorank Team
    url: https://cryptorank.io
    email: info@cryptorank.io
servers:
  - url: https://api.cryptorank.io
security: []
tags: []
paths:
  /v3/currencies/{id}/vesting/vc-pressure:
    get:
      tags:
        - Vesting & Token Unlocks
      summary: VC Dump Pressure
      description: >-
        **Description**


        VC-induced dump pressure for a single coin: upcoming unlock, VC
        dominance, investor ROI and the dump-pressure rating.


        > **Note:** Profit and USD values depend on the current price and are
        recalculated as it changes.


        **Access**

        - Available from: **Pro**

        - Cost: 1 credit per request
      operationId: VestingController_getVcPressure
      parameters:
        - name: id
          required: true
          in: path
          description: >-
            Coin ID. See: [GET
            /v3/currencies/map](https://docs.cryptorank.io/api-reference/currencies/currency-map-id-reference).
          schema:
            type: integer
            example: 1
      responses:
        '200':
          description: ''
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - data
                  - status
                properties:
                  data:
                    $ref: '#/components/schemas/CurrencyVcPressureDto'
                  status:
                    $ref: '#/components/schemas/ResponseStatusDto'
        '400':
          description: Request validation failed
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - VALIDATION_ERROR
                        example: VALIDATION_ERROR
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: Validation failed
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 400
        '401':
          description: API key is missing or invalid
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - API_KEY_MISSING
                          - API_KEY_INVALID
                        example: API_KEY_MISSING
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: API key is missing
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 401
        '403':
          description: >-
            No active subscription, the endpoint is not available in your plan,
            or the request goes beyond what your plan allows
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - NO_ACTIVE_SUBSCRIPTION
                          - ENDPOINT_NOT_AVAILABLE
                          - PLAN_LIMIT_EXCEEDED
                        example: NO_ACTIVE_SUBSCRIPTION
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: No active subscription found
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 403
        '404':
          description: Currency not found
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - NOT_FOUND
                        example: NOT_FOUND
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: Resource not found
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 404
        '429':
          description: Rate limit or credit limit exceeded
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED
                          - DAILY_CREDITS_EXCEEDED
                          - MONTHLY_CREDITS_EXCEEDED
                        example: RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: Rate limit exceeded
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 429
        '500':
          description: Internal server error
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                required:
                  - error
                properties:
                  error:
                    type: object
                    required:
                      - code
                      - message
                      - status
                    properties:
                      code:
                        type: string
                        enum:
                          - INTERNAL_ERROR
                        example: INTERNAL_ERROR
                      message:
                        type: string
                        example: Internal server error
                      status:
                        type: number
                        example: 500
      security:
        - X-Api-Key: []
components:
  schemas:
    CurrencyVcPressureDto:
      type: object
      properties:
        dumpPressure:
          type: string
          enum:
            - low
            - moderate
            - high
            - very-high
          example: high
          description: VC-induced dump-pressure rating.
        dominance:
          type: number
          example: 18.4
          description: >-
            VC Dominance — tokens held by investors as a percent of total
            supply.
        profit:
          type: number
          example: 1.8
          description: VC Profit — investor ROI multiplier (0.01 = 0.01x, 1.8 = 1.8x).
        nextUnlockDate:
          type: string
          example: '2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z'
          nullable: true
          description: >-
            Closest upcoming VC unlock date (ISO 8601 UTC). Null when there are
            no upcoming VC unlocks.
        unlock:
          nullable: true
          description: >-
            Breakdown of the closest upcoming unlock. Null when there are no
            upcoming VC unlocks.
          type: object
          allOf:
            - $ref: '#/components/schemas/VcPressureUnlockDto'
        unlocked30d:
          type: number
          example: 0.9
          description: VC unlocks over the last 30 days as a percent of circulating supply.
        circulatingSupply:
          type: string
          example: '297000000'
          description: >-
            Circulating supply — the denominator for dominance and unlock
            percentages (raw token units).
        investors:
          description: Full list of the project investors (VC).
          type: array
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/VcPressureInvestorDto'
        priceChangePercent24h:
          type: number
          example: -2.31
          nullable: true
          description: Price change over the last 24 hours, percent. Null when unavailable.
      required:
        - dumpPressure
        - dominance
        - profit
        - nextUnlockDate
        - unlock
        - unlocked30d
        - circulatingSupply
        - investors
        - priceChangePercent24h
    ResponseStatusDto:
      type: object
      properties:
        usedCredits:
          type: number
          example: 1
          description: Credits charged for this request
        timestamp:
          type: number
          example: 1780000000000
          description: Server time of the response. Unix timestamp in milliseconds
      required:
        - usedCredits
        - timestamp
    VcPressureUnlockDto:
      type: object
      properties:
        total:
          description: The full upcoming unlock across all recipients.
          allOf:
            - $ref: '#/components/schemas/VcPressureUnlockPartDto'
        vc:
          description: The share of the upcoming unlock allocated to investors (VC).
          allOf:
            - $ref: '#/components/schemas/VcPressureUnlockPartDto'
      required:
        - total
        - vc
    VcPressureInvestorDto:
      type: object
      properties:
        id:
          type: number
          example: 5
          description: Investor fund identifier in cryptorank.
        slug:
          type: string
          example: a16z
          description: URL-friendly investor slug.
        name:
          type: string
          example: Andreessen Horowitz
          description: Investor name.
        imageUrl:
          type: string
          example: https://images.cryptorank.io/funds/150x150.a16z.png
          nullable: true
          description: Investor logo image URL, 150×150. Null when no image is available.
      required:
        - id
        - slug
        - name
        - imageUrl
    VcPressureUnlockPartDto:
      type: object
      properties:
        percent:
          type: number
          example: 1.85
          description: Unlocked amount as a percent of circulating supply.
        usd:
          type: string
          example: '4200000'
          description: Value of the unlocked amount, USD.
        tokens:
          type: string
          example: '1350000'
          description: Unlocked amount (raw token units).
      required:
        - percent
        - usd
        - tokens
  securitySchemes:
    X-Api-Key:
      name: X-Api-Key
      type: apiKey
      in: header

````