Unlocked tokens increase circulating supply, which can create selling pressure if market demand doesn't absorb the new tokens. Early investors, advisors, or team members often sell at unlock dates to diversify or take profits.
SEI is a specialized blockchain for derivatives trading. The network processes high-volume financial flows, and token unlocks typically pressure price in sideways markets but can be absorbed quickly if broader buying interest exists.
Starknet is an Ethereum Layer 2 using STARKs for proof verification. The 3.61% unlock represents larger relative supply inflation than SEI's event and could be more impactful if selling momentum follows.
Watch token price at the unlock time (typically 00:00 UTC). If price holds steady or rallies, demand exceeded supply. If it falls 2–5%, the market absorbed the unlock at a lower clearing price. Falls greater than 5% suggest panic selling unrelated to the unlock itself.
Token unlocks are predictable and already priced into derivatives markets by sophisticated traders. Retail traders often react with panic selling or buying the dip. Set price alerts and wait for the first 1–2 hours of trading before assuming a trend.
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