A lot of people are worried about
$ASTER unlocks, so letโs break this down calmly and clearly.
Most of the upcoming unlocks are linear and predictable, not sudden dumps. From 2026 through 2029, the majority of releases are small monthly unlocks (around 10M ASTER, ~0.13% each time), which the market can usually absorb over time. Yes, there are larger linear unlocks in parts of 2026โ2027 (around 78.4Mโ88.4M ASTER per month), but even those are spread out and visible well in advance, no surprises.
Right now, roughly 33% of ASTER is already unlocked, while ~67% remains locked, which means supply expansion is gradual, not reckless. The big cliff unlock doesnโt arrive until 2035, so thereโs no immediate โsupply shockโ hanging over the market.
The key takeaway: unlocks alone donโt kill a project, unexpected unlocks do. ASTERโs schedule is transparent, slow, and long-term. Price action around these periods will depend more on demand, usage, buybacks, and overall market conditions than fear-driven headlines.
As always, understand the schedule, manage risk, and donโt trade on panic.