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What Is the Impact of Unlocked Tokens on Market Liquidity?

When tokens are unlocked, they increase the circulating supply, which generally boosts market liquidity. Higher liquidity allows for larger trades with less price impact (lower slippage).

However, a large, sudden unlock can also lead to significant selling pressure if recipients decide to cash out, potentially causing a sharp price drop, which the treasury must be prepared for.

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