TLDR

Over $5.5 billion worth of crypto tokens are scheduled to unlock in January.
The largest unlocks come from ONDO, TRUMP, BGB, and HYPE, totaling $1.94 billion.
Ondo Finance will release 1.9 billion tokens on January 19 worth over $840 million.
TRUMP will unlock 50 million tokens on January 18 valued at around $270 million.
Bitget Token will release 140 million tokens on January 26 with an estimated value of $500 million.

More than $5.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies are set to unlock in January as ONDO, BGB, HYPE, and TRUMP dominate the list, combining for $1.94 billion in upcoming token supply. Data from Tokenomist confirms that around $2.5 billion will be unlocked through cliff methods, while $3 billion will unlock gradually through linear releases. These unlocks are part of planned vesting schedules involving teams, investors, and community allocations.

ONDO Prepares Largest Token Unlock of the Month

Ondo Finance will unlock 1.9 billion ONDO tokens on January 19, releasing over $840 million at current prices. The token trades near $0.44 and represents the largest scheduled release for January.

According to Tokenomist, the allocation includes founders, early investors, team members, and the broader community. This structure follows typical vesting mechanics used to manage supply and align project incentives.

The release stands out due to the volume and its allocation across multiple holders. ONDO’s unlock will occur through a cliff schedule, meaning the tokens will enter the market all at once.

This method may create sharper short-term supply effects compared to linear releases. The unlock comes nearly one year after the project’s initial distribution.

BGB Schedules $500M Unlock on January 26

Bitget Token (BGB) will release 140 million tokens worth close to $500 million on January 26. Tokenomist reports that 80 million tokens are set aside for the Bitget team, while 60 million support marketing.

The allocation reflects standard tokenomics models used by exchanges to incentivize adoption and platform growth. These tokens will unlock in one event through a cliff schedule.

Bitget has not released further statements on whether the unlocked supply will enter the market immediately. However, market participants will track this release closely.

BGB has become one of the higher-profile exchange tokens, and this unlock ranks second by value this month. The total supply of BGB is capped at two billion.

HYPE Unlock Nears $327M as TRUMP to Release $270M

Hyperliquid’s token HYPE will release 12.4 million tokens worth $327 million this week. This is the third-largest token unlock scheduled in January.

The allocation is set for core contributors and occurs through a cliff unlock. HYPE currently trades near $26.64 and gained 5.7% over the past day.

TRUMP, the memecoin tied to  U.S. President Donald Trump, will release 50 million tokens on January 18. The value of the unlocked supply totals around $270 million at current prices.

According to Tokenomist data, these tokens are reserved for founders and the team. TRUMP currently trades at $5.45 and is gaining attention ahead of the release.

Both projects will add a combined $597 million to circulating supply this month. These releases contribute to the broader $5.5 billion scheduled to unlock in January.

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Filed under: News - @ January 5, 2026 10:28 am