Top Crypto Token Unlocks In Dec 2025

What Is a Token Unlock?

A token unlock refers to the scheduled release of cryptocurrency tokens that were previously locked and unavailable for trading or transfer. These tokens are usually allocated to early investors, team members, advisors, ecosystem funds, or strategic partners at the time of a project’s launch. Instead of entering the market immediately, they are released according to a predefined timeline.

When an unlock occurs, those tokens become part of the circulating supply, meaning they can now be sold, staked, or transferred. This is why token unlocks are closely watched by traders and investors—sudden increases in circulating supply can impact liquidity, market sentiment, and short-term price action. Large “cliff” unlocks can create temporary volatility, while “linear” unlocks introduce supply gradually and are often absorbed more smoothly by the market.

Why Are Tokens Vested in the First Place?

Tokens are vested to align long-term incentives and protect the market from sudden sell-offs. If founders, early investors, or contributors received all their tokens upfront, they could immediately dump them on the open market, damaging price stability and eroding trust in the project. Vesting ensures that these stakeholders remain committed to building and supporting the ecosystem over time.

It also creates predictability—investors know in advance when new supply will enter the market. From a project’s perspective, vesting is a credibility signal: it shows that the team is confident enough in the protocol’s future to lock their tokens for months or years. In mature token economies, vesting is not a risk factor by default; rather, it is a structural design choice that balances growth, fairness, and long-term sustainability.

Top Unlocks in the next 7 days

Cryptocurrency markets will face a surge of new token supply in the coming week. Tokenomist’s data shows over $268 million worth of tokens unlocking across numerous projects. These “token unlock” events—where previously locked tokens are released into circulation—are closely watched because they can quickly increase a token’s circulating supply and potentially affect price and liquidity. The major events break down into two categories:

• Cliff (one-time) unlocks: Six projects each unlock more than $5 million in a single event, including Humanity ($H), Plasma ($XPL), Jupiter ($JUP), SOON ($SOON), Multibank Group ($MBG), and Undeads Games ($UDS). For example, Humanity (H) will unlock ~105.36 million tokens (~$15.38 M) on Dec 25, 2025. Likewise, Plasma (XPL) releases 88.89 million XPL (~$11.77 M) on Dec 25, and Jupiter (JUP) unlocks 53.47 million JUP (~$10.41 M) on Dec 28.
• Linear (gradual) releases: Several projects continue steady, daily token emissions exceeding $1 million per day. Rain (RAIN) and Solana (SOL) lead with massive daily drips. Rain’s tokenomics are fully linear, meaning a large fixed amount enters circulation each day. Solana, similarly, uses a schedule that distributes its staking rewards linearly. Other projects with significant linear issuance include Official Trump (TRUMP), Worldcoin (WLD), Dogecoin (DOGE), Avalanche (AVAX), and Aster (ASTER). (Even Bitcoin’s new issuance via mining – ~900 BTC/day – is effectively linear supply expansion.) These projects collectively add tens of millions in token value to the market each week.

Below is a summary of the upcoming unlock events and release schedules for the most affected tokens:

Table: Key upcoming unlocks (cliff events) and ongoing linear releases. Dates and values from Tokenomist data

Each of the above cliff unlocks is substantial relative to that token’s circulation. For example, MBG’s 15.84 M token release is over 13% of its circulating supply, making it the largest dilution event among these. These releases are planned well in advance by the projects, and Tokenomist’s vesting schedules let investors know exactly when and how much will hit the market.

Meanwhile, linear vesting programs drip fresh supply every day. Rain (on Arbitrum) and Solana stand out: both use pure linear schedules (no cliffs), so every day sees millions more tokens. Rain’s marketing and treasury tokens are 100% linearly vested, as are Dogecoin’s mining rewards and Worldcoin’s community tokens. The steady inflow can put gradual downward pressure, whereas large cliff drops can cause short-term supply shocks.

Importantly, Tokenomist’s trackers let anyone monitor these events in real-time. Each token’s page shows upcoming vesting dates and fractions of supply being released. This transparency helps traders prepare: when large tokens are about to unlock, some investors may sell or hedge, and others may buy if they believe the news is already priced in.

What This Means for Crypto Investors

While an influx of $268M in tokens sounds dramatic, history shows that markets often anticipate unlock events and absorb them without catastrophic crashes. In fact, well-known projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum have unlimited linear issuance from mining and staking rewards, and those are already factored into prices. However, smaller projects or large one-time unlocks can lead to noticeable volatility. Traders should watch prices closely, especially around the listed dates, and adjust strategies (e.g. using stop-loss orders or layering buys) to manage risk. Tokenomist’s data is a valuable guide for this: it flags exactly how much supply will hit the market and when.

FAQ

Q: What exactly is a “token unlock,” and why does it matter?
A: A token unlock is a scheduled release of previously locked-up cryptocurrency tokens into circulation. Tokens are often locked to team members, investors, or communities and then released over time. Unlock events increase the circulating supply all at once (cliff unlock) or gradually (linear vesting). This can affect price: more supply available to sell can create selling pressure, while it also may signal project milestones being reached. Tracking unlocks helps traders anticipate these supply changes.

Q: Why track vesting schedules at all?
A: Tokenomics (the economics of a cryptocurrency) defines who gets tokens and when. Vesting schedules prevent insiders from dumping large allocations immediately; they typically use cliff vesting (one-time releases) or linear vesting (steady drips). For example, Humanity’s tokenomics use mostly cliff vesting, whereas projects like Rain or Dogecoin use linear vesting. Good vesting schedules align stakeholder incentives and prevent sudden supply shocks. By tracking them on Tokenomist, investors know if a big sale might hit the market soon.

Q: Are unlocks usually bearish?
A: Not always. An unlock simply makes more tokens available; how the market reacts depends on demand and whether the news was anticipated. Sometimes an unlock has little effect if buyers step in. The FAQ on Tokenomist notes vesting is used to prevent rapid sell-offs by spreading releases. In contrast, if a lot of tokens suddenly appear without buyers, price can dip. It’s wise to check each project’s unlock details and market context.

Q: How can I stay updated on these events?
A: Tokenomist provides real-time schedules for each project. On each token’s page (e.g. Humanity, Solana, etc.), scroll to the “Next unlock” section to see dates and recipients. The main dashboard also highlights large upcoming unlocks (“Cliff Unlocks Next 7D”) and daily linear releases. Setting calendar reminders or using Tokenomist’s alerts can help you react promptly. Always combine this data with market analysis: unlocks are only one part of a token’s story.

Q: What is “vesting” in crypto?
A: Vesting is a structured release mechanism for tokens. It defines how and when locked tokens (for teams, investors, airdrops, etc.) become available. Linear vesting releases tokens steadily over time, while cliff vesting releases a lump sum after a delay. These mechanisms ensure gradual dilution and align insiders with long-term success. In short, vesting helps project founders and early backers “earn” their tokens over months or years, rather than selling immediately.

Q: Where does Tokenomist get this information?
A: Tokenomist compiles data directly from project tokenomics documents, blockchains, and official announcements. Its analytics tools calculate and visualize every vesting schedule. As of this writing, Tokenomist shows all upcoming unlocks (cliff and linear) for projects including the ones listed above. This blog’s information comes entirely from Tokenomist’s published schedules and insights.

By understanding these upcoming unlocks, investors can make more informed decisions. The key takeaway is awareness: knowing which projects will flood the market and when helps you navigate potential volatility. Tokenomist’s comprehensive monitoring turns these supply events from surprises into manageable data points. Stay vigilant and happy trading!

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