Tokenomics & On-chain

What is the difference between sell pressure and buy pressure from token unlocks?

Sell pressure from a token unlock is the downward force on price when newly released tokens enter circulation and holders move to sell; buy pressure is the offsetting demand from buyers willing to absorb that supply. The two compete at unlock events. For example, if a project unlocks 5% of supply to early investors and demand stays flat, sell pressure tends to dominate and price softens. Unlock schedules are a standard signal in any token's structure, which is why a documented, methodology-led approach to index construction weighs supply dynamics rather than price alone. See how Qatobit's QSI indices apply this.

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