Major Token Unlock Wave Expected Next Week: TRUMP Release Could Shake Markets

A Wave of Major Token Unlocks on the Horizon

Chain analytics data reveals a significant cluster of token unlocks scheduled between January 13 and 18. The most notable event involves a politically-themed token set to release approximately 50 million units on January 18—valued at around $271 million—accounting for nearly 11.8% of its circulating supply, marking one of the largest single unlock events in recent months.

Concurrent Releases May Pressure Market Equilibrium

Besides this high-profile unlock, several major protocols including deBridge (DBR), Arbitrum (ARB), ZKsync (ZK), Starknet (STRK), Connex (CONX), Cheelee (CHEEL), and Sei (SEI) are also poised for scheduled releases this week.

• Unlock sizes range from 1% to 15% of each token’s circulating supply
• Individual unlock values span $5.9M to $20.4M
• Short-term selling pressure likely without strong demand support

Analysts warn that such a concentrated unlock cycle could flood the market with new sell-side liquidity, especially for tokens with concentrated holder bases. In the absence of robust buying momentum, this surge in available supply may trigger price corrections. Traders are advised to monitor on-chain activity closely and prepare risk-adjusted positions accordingly.