Every month I bring you the major token unlocks that are coming up in my research and as I’m doing a deep dive into the vesting schedules for May 2026, here are the most notable token unlocks you should know about:
1. High-Impact & “Cliff” Unlocks
These are the most dangerous for price action because a large percentage of supply becomes tradable at once.
| Project | Size | %of supply | Recipients | Possible Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space and Time (SXT) May 8 | 387.6M | 23.00% | Team & Ecosystem | Extremely High. Massive dilution; watch for a “pre-unlock” price slide. |
| Omni Network (OMNI) May 2 | 7.99M | 8.00% | Ecosystem & Early Test | High. Represents nearly 25% of the tradable float. |
| ZetaChain (ZETA) May 1 | ~5.5M | 2.30% | Ecosystem/Community | Moderate. Part of a recurring cycle, usually absorbed well. |
| Polymer (POLY) May 20 | ~45M | 4.50% | Strategic Investors | High. First major investor unlock after the 2025 launch. |
2. Major Infrastructure & L1/L2 (Linear/Recurring)
These projects have large dollar values but occur monthly, so the market is generally better prepared.
- Sui (SUI) May 1: ~65M SUI (~$58M). Primarily for the Community Reserve. Historically, Sui unlocks have a “buy the news” effect once the supply is confirmed to be held by the foundation rather than sold.
- Aptos (APT) May 12: 11.3M APT (~$102M). This is the monthly “Staircase” unlock for core contributors and investors.
- Starknet (STRK) May 15: 127M STRK (~$145M). Released to early contributors and investors. This is a massive amount of tokens, but it is part of a 31-month linear schedule.
- Arbitrum (ARB) May 16: 92.65M ARB (~$108M). Split between the team, advisors, and investors.
- Optimism (OP) May 30: 31.34M OP (~$85M). Released to core contributors and investors.
3. Under-the-Radar Unlocks
Small market cap projects where a small dollar amount can still move the price 10%+.
- Dora Factory (DORA) May 18: ~15M tokens (approx. 1.8% of supply).
- Aevo (AEVO) May 15: ~80M tokens. This is a significant move for their remaining DAO-held tokens moving into the treasury.
- Yield Guild Games (YGG) May 27: 12.5M tokens (approx. 1.6% of circulating supply).
All in all, this May 15-16 is a critical window. With Starknet and Arbitrum dropping over $250M in combined supply in 48 hours, expect the Layer 2 sector to face overall price suppression that week.
If you are holding Space and Time (SXT), the May 8 unlock is the single largest event of the quarter. A 23% supply increase is rare for a project of its size. Brace for high impact!
For OMNI and POLY, check the 24-hour trading volume. If the unlock value is greater than the daily volume, the price is almost certain to dip unless a major partnership announcement coincides with the date.
☝Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The content of this post reflects solely my own opinions. Purchasing cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of losses.
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