Token Unlocks

Track upcoming token unlocks and vesting schedules. Large unlocks can create selling pressure and price volatility.

What are Token Unlocks?

Token unlocks occur when previously locked tokens (allocated to teams, investors, or foundations) become available for trading. Large unlocks can increase selling pressure as early investors may choose to take profits.

Upcoming Major Unlocks

Token	Date	Amount	Est. Value	% Supply	Type	Impact
AR ARB Arbitrum	2025-03-16	92.6M	$120M	2.3%	Team & Investors	High
AP APT Aptos	2025-03-12	11.3M	$95M	1.0%	Foundation	Medium
OP OP Optimism	2025-03-31	31.3M	$85M	0.7%	Core Contributors	Medium
SU SUI Sui	2025-04-01	64.2M	$180M	0.6%	Investors	High
SE SEI Sei	2025-04-15	55.0M	$42M	0.5%	Ecosystem	Low

* Values are estimates based on current prices. Impact rating considers unlock size relative to daily trading volume. Data updated weekly.

High Impact

Unlock value exceeds daily trading volume. Significant selling pressure likely. Consider reducing exposure before unlock.

Medium Impact

Unlock value is 25-100% of daily volume. Some price impact expected. Monitor for post-unlock buying opportunities.

Low Impact

Unlock value is under 25% of daily volume. Market can likely absorb supply. Minimal price impact expected.

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Trading Around Unlocks

Price often drops before the unlock

Markets are forward-looking. Selling pressure typically starts 1-2 weeks before major unlocks as traders front-run the event.

Not all recipients sell immediately

Team members and long-term investors often have restrictions or may choose to hold. Actual selling can be spread over weeks.

Context matters

In bull markets, unlocks may be absorbed quickly. In bear markets, even small unlocks can trigger larger selloffs.

Watch on-chain data

Track whether unlocked tokens move to exchanges. Large exchange deposits suggest imminent selling.