Brace yourself—over $600 million worth of tokens are unlocking this week. For early investors, it’s payday. For traders, it’s a minefield. And if you’re holding any of these tokens, you need to read this before the next candlestick forms.
From cliff-style unlocks that hit markets like a hammer to slow-drip linear releases that quietly suppress price momentum, this week’s schedule is packed with red flags—and golden opportunities.
Why Token Unlocks Matter (More Than You Think)
Every unlock is a liquidity event. When large volumes of previously locked tokens hit the market, especially from private rounds or team allocations, they often spark short-term selling pressure and weaken momentum—unless demand absorbs the shock.
Cliff unlocks = instant impact.
Linear unlocks = slow bleed.
Either way: ignore them at your own risk.
Top Cliff Unlocks (Mar 31–Apr 7)
These tokens face sudden large releases—expect elevated volatility and possible dumps:
| Token | Value (USD) | % of Unlock Supply |
|---|---|---|
| SUI | $148.9M | 2.14% |
| W | $118.1M | 46.27% |
| ENA | $78.8M | 4.02% |
| OP | $23.4M | 2.11% |
| BIGTIME | $16.4M | 26.96% |
| ZETA | $13.4M | 6.20% |
| KAS | $9.9M | 0.59% |
| NEON | $6.8M | 7.44% |
| DYDX | $5.4M | 1.30% |
Biggest Red Flag: $W Unlocking 46% of Its Locked Supply
This isn’t just a high unlock—it’s nearly half the supply. Unless buying pressure spikes, expect serious price instability.
Linear Unlocks: Slower, But Still Impactful
Tokens unlocking gradually this week include:
| Token | Value (USD) | % of Circulating Supply |
|---|---|---|
| SOL | $58.8M | 0.09% |
| WLD | $29.2M | 3.06% |
| TIA | $22.7M | 1.20% |
| DOGE | $15.8M | 0.06% |
| OM | $16.5M | 0.27% |
| TAO | $11.4M | 0.60% |
| AVAX | $13.2M | 0.17% |
| SUI | $8.6M | 0.12% |
| DOT | $9.3M | 0.25% |
| NEAR | $7.7M | 0.25% |
| IP | $12M | 0.90% |
| FIL | $7.1M | 0.40% |
Key Watchlist: WLD, TIA, and IP
These have higher unlock percentages, making them vulnerable to drift or dips without bullish catalysts.
How to Trade Around Unlocks
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Short the hype → High cliff unlocks (like $W, $BIGTIME, $ENA) often see pre-dump selloffs
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Buy the bleed → Linear unlocks (like $WLD, $TIA) can offer dip entries if fundamentals remain strong
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Avoid thin liquidity → Illiquid tokens + large unlocks = whale playground
TL;DR – This Week’s Token Unlock Traps
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Over $600M in unlocks scheduled from Mar 31–Apr 7
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Biggest cliff risk: $W (46.27%) and BIGTIME (26.96%)
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Most exposed linear unlocks: WLD, TIA, IP
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Strategy: Front-run selloffs, track unlock percentages, and watch on-chain wallet activity
Final Take
Token unlocks aren’t just a backend schedule—they’re market-moving catalysts. Knowing who’s cashing out, when, and how much, gives you an unfair advantage in volatile weeks like this.
Track them. Trade them. Or get blindsided.
Sources:
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Unlock data: Tokenomist
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Chart by: @WuBlockchain
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Market data: CoinGecko, TradingView
