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Token unlock

The moment previously locked tokens become transferable. Unlocks increase the supply that can be sold, so traders watch them closely, especially when the recipients are early investors with a low cost basis.

Related terms

VestingCliffCirculating supply

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How Token Unlocks Affect Price (and How to Read the Calendar)

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