January Token Unlocks Exceed $5.5B as ONDO, BGB, HYPE, TRUMP Lead
More than $5.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies are scheduled to unlock in January, with Ondo (ONDO), Bitget Token (BGB), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Official Trump (TRUMP) among the largest releases, according to Tokenomist’s token unlocks tracker.
Tokenomist data indicates approximately $2.5 billion will be released via cliff unlocks, where tokens are made available simultaneously, while roughly $3 billion will enter circulation through linear schedules that distribute tokens gradually. Vesting frameworks typically lock allocations and release them over time to manage circulating supply and align incentives, though sizable unlocks can affect near-term price behavior, particularly when market liquidity is limited or sentiment is weak.
Monthly token unlocks from November 2025 to March 2026. Source: Tokenomist
Top four January unlocks total nearly $2 billion
The month’s four largest unlocks — ONDO, BGB, HYPE and TRUMP — account for about $1.94 billion of incoming supply, or 35% of the roughly $5.5 billion set to unlock in January.
Ondo leads with 1.9 billion tokens unlocking on Jan. 19, valued at over $840 million at current market prices. Tokenomist shows the allocation spans founders, team members, community, and private investors.
Bitget Token is scheduled to release 140 million tokens on Jan. 26, worth nearly $500 million. Of that amount, 80 million tokens are designated for the team and 60 million for branding and promotional activities.
Hyperliquid will unlock 12.4 million tokens for core contributors on Tuesday, totaling $327 million, making it the third-largest release this month. As of publication, HYPE traded at $26.41, up 5.7% over the past 24 hours.
Hyperliquid 24-hour price chart. Source: CoinGecko
The Official Trump token is set to release 50 million tokens on Jan. 18 for founders and team members, valued at $270 million. While smaller than ONDO and BGB, these unlocks remain material given their market visibility and contribute meaningfully to January’s overall supply increase.
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