$300M Crypto Unlock Looms: Brace for Market Turbulence

Nearly $300 million in previously locked tokens are about to hit the market—and traders are eyeing volatility.

Key projects including BNB and several Layer 2 solutions face token unlocks this week. Historically, such events trigger price swings as supply floods the market.

Bull case: Some see this as a buying opportunity before the next rally. Bear case: Remember when 'supply shock' just meant your bag got lighter?

Active traders are positioning for the chop. Long-term holders? They've seen this movie before.

Big Cliff Unlocks Could Spark Heavy Selling

Several projects are facing major one-time unlocks, each releasing more than $5 million in previously locked tokens.

The largest include:

ZRO – $37.28M (25.71M tokens, 7.29% of supply)

SOON – $25.86M (15.21M, 4.33%)

YZY – $14.59M (37.5M, 12.5%)

ZK – $8.71M (173.08M, 3.37%)

MBG – $7.31M (15.84M, 9.20%)

KAITO – $6.30M (8.35M, 2.97%)

APE – $5.47M (15.6M, 1.66%)

Cliff unlocks like these often generate the sharpest short-term pressure, especially when a large chunk of the circulating supply hits the market all at once.

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Major Supply Expansions: SOL, TRUMP, WLD, DOGE, AVAX

Some of the week’s highest-value unlocks come from assets with large market caps – reducing the percentage impact but still introducing tens of millions in supply:

• Solana (SOL) – $69.53M unlocked (0.09% of supply)
• TRUMP – $34.48M (2.45%)
• Worldcoin (WLD) – $25.47M (1.60%)
• Dogecoin (DOGE) – $15.76M (0.06%)
• ASTER – $12.59M (0.51%)
• Avalanche (AVAX) – $10.94M (0.16%)
• TAO – $8.34M (0.26%)
• Zcash (ZEC) – $7.51M (0.07%)
• ETHFI – $7.63M (1.40%)

These releases may not dramatically change circulating supply percentages, but combined with current market weakness, even minor increases can influence short-term pricing.

Why It Matters: Market Already Fragile

Large unlock weeks often act as pressure points for the market, creating a perfect mix of conditions that can sway prices quickly. As previously locked tokens enter circulation, volatility typically spikes, prompting vested investors to take profits while liquidity is high.

Smaller or thinly traded tokens are the most vulnerable, frequently experiencing sharper price dips as the sudden supply increase weighs on demand. At the same time, traders tend to crowd around unlock events, speculating on timing and market reactions, which adds another LAYER of turbulence to already fragile price action.

Top-cap assets like SOL, DOGE, and AVAX usually absorb unlocks without major disruptions, but in a risk-off environment, nothing behaves normally.

With $297 million in supply set to enter circulation and sentiment already shaky, traders are watching the coming week closely. Unlock-driven pressure – combined with macro uncertainty – may create one of the most reactive trading windows of the month.

Alexander Zdravkov Alexander has been working in the crypto industry for three years, during which time he has established himself through his active participation in monitoring market dynamics and technological innovations. His interest in cryptocurrencies and new technologies is not just a professional commitment, but a DEEP personal passion. He follows the news in the sector daily, analyzes trends, and is excited about every new step in the development of blockchain solutions. His enthusiasm drives him to continuously learn and share knowledge, as he sees the future in digital finance and its role in global transformation.

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