How it works
Unlocks often follow vesting schedules for teams, investors, foundations or ecosystem programs. The economic effect depends on recipient behavior and market liquidity.
What to check
Use official vesting documents or contract data to identify amount, timing and recipient categories. Calendar websites should be treated as secondary summaries unless verified.
- Verify schedule at source
- Compare unlock size with liquidity
- Identify recipient groups
Limits and risks
An unlock does not guarantee selling pressure, but it increases potential supply. Large unlocks relative to normal liquidity deserve extra attention.
Primary sources
Bitcoin Developer Reference↗Ethereum developer documentation↗FATF: Virtual Assets↗General information only. Investment products can lose value, and terms, fees and regulation can change.