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Token Unlocks: What They Mean and How to Watch Them

Token unlocks happen when previously restricted tokens become transferable. Projects often lock tokens for team members, early investors, or ecosystem rewards, then release them after vesting periods. Unlocks change the circulating supply and can move prices fast. You need to know who holds the unlocked tokens, how many are released, and whether those tokens hit exchanges.

Why care? Because big unlocks can dump price if insiders sell or they can add liquidity and stabilize markets if distributed slowly. Not every unlock is bad, but surprises are costly.

How to track token unlocks

Start with the project's tokenomics PDF or whitepaper. Look for vesting schedules, cliff periods, and total allocation for founders, advisors, and investors. Then check on-chain data: view token contract events on Etherscan, BscScan, or relevant chain explorers to confirm actual transfers.

Use aggregator tools. Sites like TokenUnlocks, CoinGecko, Dune dashboards, and specialized alerts list upcoming unlocks and size. You can set calendar reminders or price alerts so you don't get surprised.

Smart ways to react to an unlock

First check who receives the tokens. If team wallets get unlocked, check whether those wallets typically sell or hold. Large holder patterns show intent. Next, watch exchange inflows. Tokens moved to exchange wallets usually mean selling pressure. If most unlocked tokens stay in defi contracts or staking, selling risk is lower.

Don't trade only on unlock news. Pair the unlock data with volume, sentiment, and order book depth. If volume is weak and order book thin, even a small unlock can swing price. Use limit orders and position sizing to manage risk.

Watch for scams and technical risks. Some projects fake 'locked' tokens or move funds through complex contracts. The 2025 Bybit hack showed how custody and multisig issues can cause huge losses — always verify contracts and prefer audited projects.

Final quick checklist: 1) Read the tokenomics, 2) Check on-chain transfers, 3) Monitor exchange inflows, 4) Watch holder behavior, 5) Use alerts and size positions.

Follow this tag for coverage of hacks, big unlock events, and market reactions. We'll flag major unlocks and explain what they mean for prices and users.

Tools I use: Nansen to see wallet labels and flows, Dune dashboards for custom unlock tables, TokenUnlocks for calendar view, Etherscan for contract events. Join project Discords for official vesting updates but double-check on-chain.

Example: if a project releases 10% of total supply at once, and most goes to exchange addresses, expect price pressure. If the same 10% is gradually unlocked and staked, price impact may be neutral or positive. Watch timing: unlocks right before listings or token burn events create extra volatility.

If you're holding long-term, focus on fundamentals, project runway, and community. Short-term traders should cut losses fast and use smaller sizes around unlock dates. Want alerts? Set price and transfer notifications on wallets and exchange APIs.

Follow our token unlocks tag for timely alerts, explainers, and on-chain checks. Subscribe for push alerts and short summaries.

Top Crypto Headlines This Week: Binance Founder CZ Release, Sky's USDS on Solana, Major Token Unlocks, and More
  • September 23, 2024
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Top Crypto Headlines This Week: Binance Founder CZ Release, Sky's USDS on Solana, Major Token Unlocks, and More

This week in crypto sees significant changes shaping the industry. Highlights include: Binance co-founder CZ's release from prison, Sky's launch of USDS on Solana, over $48 million in token unlocks, and updates from Jupiter. These developments could have widespread implications for the market.
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