Over $625 million worth of tokens will enter circulation between April 28 and May 5, according to Tokenomist data. The unlocks feature both cliff-style events (sudden releases) and linear unlocks (gradual distributions).
Cliff-Style Unlocks Dominated by SUI
👉 SUI's $262.9 million unlock headlines this week's releases, with 74 million tokens (2.27% of its unlock supply) becoming available. Other major cliff unlocks include:
| Token | Amount Unlocked | Value | % of Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMNI | 15.98M | $40.43M | 153.77% |
| OP | 31.34M | $24.22M | 2.06% |
| KMNO | 229.17M | $14.30M | 13.10% |
Key observations:
- ENA and ZETA unlock smaller percentages (0.74% and 0.13% respectively)
- MEME releases 3.45B tokens ($7.16M), impacting 7.71% of its supply
- Combined cliff unlocks total $397M (63% of weekly value)
Solana Leads Linear Unlocks
Solana's gradual release of 465,770 SOL ($67.61M) represents just 0.09% of its circulating supply. Other notable linear unlocks:
| Token | Amount | Value | % of Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMP | 3.45M | $49.33M | 1.73% |
| WLD | 37.23M | $40.69M | 2.84% |
| TIA | 6.96M | $19.49M | 1.13% |
Market impact:
- Dogecoin unlocks 96.52M DOGE ($17.09M)
- Avalanche releases 700K AVAX ($14.80M)
- Linear unlocks collectively represent $228M
Niche Project Unlocks
Smaller projects with upcoming releases:
- SIGN: 1.2B tokens (12% of locked supply)
- GGP: 719,625 tokens ($2.43M, 3.20% of locked)
- PORTAL: 13.71M tokens ($1.26M)
👉 Renzo appears in both categories, unlocking 864.3M REZ tokens ($12.73M) representing 8.64% of its locked supply.
FAQ: Understanding Token Unlocks
Q: Why do token unlocks matter?
A: Unlocks increase circulating supply, potentially affecting token prices through dilution.
Q: What's the difference between cliff and linear unlocks?
A: Cliff unlocks release tokens suddenly, while linear unlocks distribute them gradually over time.
Q: How can investors track upcoming unlocks?
A: Use tools like Tokenomist or CoinMarketCap to monitor unlock schedules.
Q: Do all projects disclose unlock schedules?
A: Reputable projects publish vesting schedules in their whitepapers, but some smaller projects may lack transparency.