Token unlocks, when projects release locked-up coins to teams, investors, or the public, are set to hit $1.054 billion in the next seven days, per Tokenomist data.
Think of it as a scheduled supply boost that can shake prices. Investors, take note: these events often spark volatility, offering chances to buy dips or hedge risks.
One-Time Unlocks: Sudden Supply Shocks
One-time unlocks dump large batches at once, projects like Bitget Token (BGB), LayerZero (ZRO), River (RIVER), Plume (PLUME), Humanity Protocol (H), UDS, Plasma (XPL), MultiBank Group (MBG), SoSoValue (SOSO), SOON, and ANIME leading with hauls over $5 million each.
According to Tokenomist, upcoming one-time large token unlocks (exceeding $5 million) in the next 7 days include BGB, ZRO, RIVER, PLUME, H, UDS, XPL, MBG, SOSO, SOON, ANIME, etc.; linear large unlocks (daily amounts exceeding $1 million) include RAIN, SOL, RIVER, TRUMP, WLD,… pic.twitter.com/tMZdIG6ptp
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A real-world example? Ondo Finance’s recent January unlock released 1.9 billion ONDO tokens worth $840 million to founders and early backers, triggering a 10% price dip as sellers hit exchanges. These cliff unlocks create short-term pressure since supply jumps overnight, but savvy traders watch for rebounds if demand holds.
Linear Unlocks: Steady Supply Pressure Builds
Linear unlocks spread tokens daily, easing the blow but capping upside over time. Expect over $1 million per day from Rain (RAIN), Solana (SOL), River (RIVER), Official Trump (TRUMP), Worldcoin (WLD), Dogecoin (DOGE), Avalanche (AVAX), and Aster (ASTER).
Source: tokenomist
Solana, for instance, drips 484,670 SOL weekly—$61 million at current prices—helping stabilize but testing long-term holders amid its rally to $125. Recent trends show January alone unlocking $5.5 billion total, reviving “supply overhang” fears that cooled altcoin pumps last month.
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