“Token Unlocks: The Silent Killer or Secret Weapon? Here’s How I Profit from Them.”
Token unlocks:
Most traders fear them.
Smart traders exploit them.
Here’s how I turn unlock events into consistent gains — while others panic sell.
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What Is a Token Unlock?
> A scheduled release of previously locked tokens (team, VCs, advisors, etc.) into the circulating supply.
> Unlocks increase supply → which often causes price dumps if demand doesn’t match.
But here’s the alpha:
Every unlock tells a story. If you read it right, you profit.
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How I Trade Token Unlocks in 3 Simple Steps:
Step 1: Track Upcoming Unlocks BEFORE Everyone Else
Use tools like:
Dm me I am not mentioning third-party
> Pro Tip: Look 30 days ahead. Unlock anticipation moves price before the actual date.
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Step 2: Decode the Unlock Profile
Ask:
What % of total supply is unlocking?
Who's receiving it? (Team, VCs, ecosystem?)
Is it cliff or linear unlock?
Has the token pumped recently?
> If >5–10% of total supply unlocks at once = likely downward pressure unless demand surges.
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Step 3: Execute the Strategy
Scenario Strategy
Big unlock + no upcoming news Short or sell before unlock
Unlock priced in + bullish catalyst Buy the dip after unlock dump
Unlock + new listing/partnership Scalp on volatility surge
Continuous linear unlocks Avoid until absorption stabilizes
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Real Example:
$APE had a massive unlock → dumped hard → then rallied with narrative push.
Those who front-ran the unlock and bought after the flush made 50%+ in days.
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CryptoAsmit Unlock Rule:
> “Every unlock is an opportunity — if you're not lazy.”
Most people ignore the tokenomics page. I treat it like a treasure map.
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