Upcoming Token Unlocks: SUI, OP, DYDX, and More

The cryptocurrency market is gearing up for one of its largest coordinated token unlock events, scheduled between Dec. 30 and Jan. 5, 2025.

The cryptocurrency market is preparing for one of its largest coordinated token unlock events, scheduled between Dec. 30 and Jan. 5, 2025. The combined value of these token unlocks surpasses $832 million, with Sui (SUI) and Worldcoin (WLD) leading the pack in cliff and linear unlocks, respectively.

As reported by CoinChapter earlier this year, several layer-1 blockchain protocols, including SUI, Optimism (OP), ZetaChain (ZETA), Kaspa (KAS), and others, are set to experience large cliff unlocks. In addition, dYdX (DYDX), Elrond (EGLD), and AI Token (AI) will also have significant token unlocks during this period.

Sui Dominates Cliff Unlocks

Sui (SUI) will experience the largest cliff unlock with the release of 64.19 million tokens, valued at $263.20 million. This event will expand SUI’s circulating supply by 2.19%. As a layer-1 blockchain platform, Sui’s token unlock marks a crucial step in its roadmap for 2025, potentially impacting market dynamics.

Next in line is OP with 31.34 million tokens worth $58.30 million, representing 2.32% of its circulating supply. ZETA will release 53.89 million tokens valued at $31.45 million, increasing its supply by 9.35%. Kaspa, while releasing a larger volume at 182.23 million tokens, only adds $21.51 million to the market, reflecting 0.72% of its total supply.

In the artificial intelligence sector, AI Token (AI) will unlock 23.21 million tokens valued at $14.19 million. This increase represents a 17.85% surge in circulating supply, underscoring the growing prominence of AI-focused cryptocurrencies.

Other notable cliff unlocks include dYdX (DYDX) with $12.83 million (1.17% of supply), Elrond (ENA) at $12.26 million (0.44% of supply), and Project AGI (AGI) releasing $10.88 million (5.72% of supply).

Worldcoin Maintains Linear Unlock Leadership

Worldcoin (WLD) will continue its lead in linear unlocks, with 37.23 million tokens valued at $80.41 million set for release. This represents 4.48% of its circulating supply, highlighting the project’s ongoing token distribution strategy.

Solana (SOL) will also release 465,770 tokens worth $88.45 million, albeit contributing just 0.10% to its supply. Other layer-1 blockchains, such as Avalanche (AVAX) and Near Protocol (NEAR), will unlock $25.61 million (0.17% of supply) and $15.87 million (0.24% of supply), respectively.

TIA Protocol (TIA) and Dogecoin (DOGE) plan token releases valued at $34.45 million (1.49% of supply) and $30.09 million (0.06% of supply). Polkadot (DOT) will add $19.69 million (0.18% of supply), while Filecoin (FIL) schedules $11.39 million in token unlocks.

TIA Completes 74% of Unlocks, Game Tokens Expand Supply

Among the large token unlocks, Game Meteor Coin (GMTO) will unlock 25.1 billion tokens worth $12.38 million, representing 25.10% of its locked supply. Despite a 6.75% price drop in the last 24 hours, the project has completed 74% of its unlock schedule.

Moreover, fan tokens from major football clubs, including Juventus (JUV), FC Barcelona (BAR), and Atletico Madrid (ATM), are also slated for release. JUV will unlock $334,102 in tokens, BAR $928,664, and ATM $288,377, adding incremental supply to their respective markets.