The Official Trump ($TRUMP ) token is about to unlock 40 million tokens on April 17, 2025. That’s 4% of the total supply, and at the current price of $8 per token, we’re talking $320 million worth of tokens hitting the market. This release is part of a structured vesting schedule, which includes a 10% cliff unlock followed by daily releases of 0.12% into 2027 from the Creators & CIC Digital,1 group which holds 36% of the total supply.
Now, let’s break this down. Because if $TRUMP does start pumping around unlock day, you need to know the game that might be playing behind the scenes.
First, What’s a Token Unlock?
Token unlocks are scheduled releases of tokens that were previously locked—usually held by VCs, insiders, or the project team. When they unlock, those tokens can now be sold.
And that’s where the trap begins.
Why Coins Often Pump Before or During Unlock Events
1. Market Manipulation by Whales or VCs
Here’s the deal: If you were a VC sitting on a ton of tokens, would you just sell them into a flat or falling market? Nope.
They want exit liquidity—and that means retail FOMO. So what do they do?
Pump the price before or on unlock day.
Hype it up on socials.
Bring in influencers.
Maybe even drop “insider” bullish leaks.
All to create a fake sense of momentum, so you buy while they sell.
2. False Sense of Strength
Most retail traders don’t check tokenomics.
So when they see a green candle, they ape in thinking it’s a breakout, not realizing it’s just a trap to dump unlocked tokens.
That’s why some pumps around unlock days look strong but it’s a facade. The smart money is dumping while the crowd is buying.
3. Strategic News to Distract You
Projects know unlocks can lead to a sell-off.
So they might time bullish news like a partnership, listing, or ecosystem update right around the unlock to keep the price propped up.
Retail thinks, “Wow, things are looking great!” Meanwhile, insiders are offloading their bags in silence.
Don’t Be Exit Liquidity
Look, I’m not saying $TRUMP will pump and dump. But if it does pump around April 18…
🚩 Ask yourself:
“Why now?”
“Who benefits if this price goes up before a $320M unlock?”
“Am I early... or just someone else’s exit?”
Protect your capital. Don’t chase green candles blindly. Check the unlock schedules.
