The largest unlocks of April 2026: where to expect pressure on the market
April 2026 is characterized by a series of large token unlocks in key L1/L2 projects, which may create short-term pressure on prices.
The most significant event is the unlock of Wormhole ($W ) on April 3rd. Approximately 28.39% of the supply is expected to be unlocked, making it one of the largest cliff unlocks of the month and potentially creating significant sell pressure.
At the beginning of the month, there will also be an unlock of Sui ($SUI ) (April 1st), related to community allocation. Such unlocks are usually less aggressive but still add liquidity to the market.
The unlock of Hyperliquid (HYPE) is scheduled for April 6th — about 2.65% of circulating supply, which is classified as medium in scale and may cause local volatility.
In the second half of the month, attention will shift to Arbitrum ($ARB ) — the unlock on April 16th, related to the DAO Treasury and cliff mechanics, which traditionally creates uneven pressure on the price.
Overall, April demonstrates a typical structure: large cliff unlocks create risks for the market, while gradual unlocks reduce the shock effect. The key factor is not only the volume but also who exactly receives the tokens.
$TAO is rapidly growing — monthly review for Binance
In the last month, cryptocurrency #Bittensor ($TAO ) showed a significant price momentum that attracted the attention of traders and analysts. As of the beginning of the period, TAO was trading below key levels after a prolonged consolidated movement, but over the last 30 days, the coin has grown by over 100%, overcoming psychological price barriers and confidently rising above $300.
📊 According to market reviews, TAO has risen approximately +106% over the last 30 days, making it one of the highest performers among AI tokens, and pushed its market capitalization to ~$3.2 billion, just behind the largest AI projects in the industry.
📌 What is happening now:
– The price has broken through resistance levels that had held for several months and is trading near four-month highs. – Technical signals and trading volumes confirm the activity of bullish trends.
The growth of market capitalization and trading volumes indicates active participation from market players.
📍 Prospects: Analysts are noting potential corrections after the rapid acceleration, but overall, they assess $TAO as one of the leading assets in the crypto-AI sector with high volatility and opportunities for further achievements.
$AAVE V4: how $6 billion of "dead" money can change DeFi yields
#AaveLabs is preparing one of the most pragmatic updates in DeFi — Reinvestment Module in V4. Its goal is simple: to stop losing yield on idle liquidity.
Today, about $6 billion of stablecoins in the protocol are effectively not working, remaining a reserve for liquidity. This is ≈30% of deposits — a colossal inefficiency for a market where every basis point counts.
The new module will allow for automatic allocation of this capital into low-risk strategies: short-term bonds, money markets, or delta-neutral approaches. Importantly, liquidity remains available for withdrawal at any moment.
In fact, $AAVE is trying to create a "minimum risk-free yield" in DeFi, raising the base yield for lenders. Estimates suggest this could provide up to +20–25% relative increase in APY.
But there is a nuance: the module is not yet finally approved and depends on governance. This means that risk management and strategy selection will become a critical point.
If the implementation is successful — Aave could set a new standard for capital efficiency across all DeFi.
Ripple tests $RLUSD in Singapore: a step towards a new era of settlements
#Ripple launches a pilot use of its stablecoin RLUSD in the regulatory sandbox of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as part of the BLOOM initiative. The partner is Unloq — a company specializing in supply chain financing.
The main idea is the implementation of conditional smart settlements based on the XRP Ledger. This allows for automating payments between counterparties: funds can only be received after certain conditions are met, such as the delivery of goods or document confirmation.
This approach significantly reduces delays, lowers risks, and increases transparency in cross-border transactions. This is especially relevant for global trade, where traditional settlements often take days and are accompanied by high costs.
For Ripple, this project is a strategic step in positioning RLUSD as a programmable payment tool for institutions. If the pilot proves successful, the company may gain a strong advantage in the corporate blockchain solutions and next-generation stablecoin segment.
Currently, you can deposit $RLUSD at an annual interest rate of 8 percent.
$NEAR makes finances transparent: a new real-time revenue panel
$NEAR Protocol continues its move towards maximum openness and maturity of the ecosystem by introducing a public revenue panel. This is not just another analytical tool — it is a market signal of the shift towards a more transparent and accountable blockchain economy.
The new panel allows for real-time tracking of key financial indicators: protocol expenses, product revenues, and, importantly, the ratio between network usage and NEAR token issuance. This enables an assessment of how well the ecosystem can cover inflationary pressure on its own.
In fact, #NEAR takes a step towards an "on-chain transparency" model, where any user or investor can see the real economy of the network without the need to trust closed reports. In the context of a bear market, this is particularly relevant, as investors are increasingly focusing on fundamental indicators rather than just hype.
If usage volume consistently exceeds issuance, this could become a strong driver of the token's long-term value. Conversely, it may reveal weaknesses in the protocol's economy.
$BTC The bear market has been ongoing for half a year and there is no end in sight.
The global economy is approaching recession and is generally rethinking its benchmarks.
The behavior of #DonaldJTrump his political world of chaos will have far-reaching consequences.
The USA is not a guarantor of global security. The USA does not guarantee stability; rather, the opposite is true. More countries will look to China and local military alliances.
There will be more military conflicts, and with each passing day, the risk of a Chinese attack on Taiwan is increasing.
And in such conditions, a new world economy will be created, where there will be room for #DeFi. But for real decentralization, not the kind that has been bought up by corporations.
So, whoever places a long bet on the right coin now will have the chance to retire in 5 years. Well, for now, one can think about $PAXG which has decreased in price.
$BTC 🔥 Top-5 cryptocurrencies with deflationary tokenomics to keep an eye on
Deflationary tokenomics is a model where the supply of the token decreases over time, potentially enhancing its value. Here are five strong projects with such a mechanism:
1. Bitcoin ($BTC ) A limited issuance of 21 million coins and halvings make BTC the main deflationary asset in the market.
2. Ethereum ($ETH ) After the EIP-1559 upgrade, part of the fees is burned, and with the transition to PoS, ETH often becomes a deflationary asset.
3. Binance Coin (BNB) The Binance exchange regularly burns BNB, reducing the total supply and supporting the price.
4. Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) After the collapse of the ecosystem, the community actively supports burning mechanisms that reduce the token's supply.
5. Shiba Inu (SHIB) A popular meme coin with regular burns, stimulated by both the team and the community.
📊 Conclusion:
Deflationary tokens are a bet on scarcity. But it's important to remember: the burning mechanism itself does not guarantee growth. Demand, ecosystem development, and real use remain decisive.
$PAXG Gold plunge: why the "safe haven" has sharply lost ground and what’s next
In the past week, gold experienced one of its strongest declines in decades – over 8–10%, hitting new lows in several months.
The main reason is the sudden shift in expectations regarding monetary policy. Due to the spike in oil prices and inflation risks, the market no longer believes in a swift rate cut and even considers the possibility of an increase. This is critical for gold, which does not generate income.
The second factor is a strong dollar and rising bond yields. Capital is flowing into more profitable instruments, reducing demand for precious metals.
Paradoxically, geopolitics has also played against gold. The conflict in the Middle East pushed oil above $100, which intensified inflation and forced central banks to maintain a tight policy.
Additional pressure has been created by profit-taking after record growth and forced sales to cover losses.
Forecast: in the short term, further decline to $3800–4000 per ounce is possible if rates remain high. At the same time, any escalation or financial instability could quickly restore demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has officially announced the removal of eight assets from spot trading: A2Z, $FORTH , HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT, and SXP. The delisting will take place on April 1, 2026, at 03:00 UTC.
This decision is part of a regular review of assets, during which the exchange assesses the level of development, liquidity, network security, team transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
According to market data, the capitalization of these tokens is relatively small: FORTH — about $14 million, $LRC — $40 million, while RDNT, A2Z, HOOK, SXP, and NTRN are approximately $7 million each, and IDEX — about $8 million.
In light of the news, most assets have already shown a sharp decline — some have lost over 20% in a short time, highlighting the dependence of altcoins on listings on major exchanges.
Users should close positions or withdraw assets in advance: deposits will be halted after April 2, and withdrawals will stop after June 1.
🔥 Top-5 tokens outside of Binance that could "shoot up" in 2026
The market currently provides the biggest profit right before a listing on Binance. A vivid example is CFG and its growth before and during the listing. So I have selected 5 tokens that have a strong narrative, community, and growth potential.
1. $HYPE (Hyperliquid) — one of the strongest DEX projects with its own order book. It has large volumes and a real use case.
On Binance, it is only available on futures.
2. BDAG (BlockDAG) — a hyped project with a new DAG architecture. High risk, but potentially large returns.
3. #HYPER (Bitcoin Hyper) — a bet on the development of Bitcoin L2. Strong trend and high market interest.
4. MNT (Mantle) — a more stable option focused on institutional money and RWA.
5. OZ (Ozak AI) — a combination of AI and DePIN. One of the most promising directions in crypto.
Binance listed Centrifuge ($CFG ): a bet on the tokenization of real assets
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced the listing of the token #Centrifuge (CFG), opening spot trading with pairs CFG/USDT, CFG/USDC, and CFG/TRY. The news immediately drew the market's attention, as Centrifuge is considered one of the pioneers in the RWA (tokenized real-world assets) segment.
Centrifuge ($CFG ) is a blockchain platform that allows the transfer of real financial assets into DeFi. This includes invoices, loans, real estate, and other assets that can be tokenized and used as collateral for obtaining financing.
The project is built on Polkadot and Ethereum technologies, allowing the combination of DeFi liquidity with traditional finance. The main goal of Centrifuge is to provide businesses access to capital without intermediaries, and for investors to gain access to a new class of assets in the crypto space.
The uniqueness of the project lies in its focus on the real economy, rather than just on crypto assets. This is why Centrifuge is often mentioned among the key platforms in the rapidly growing RWA-DeFi sector. Listing on Binance can significantly increase the liquidity of the token and attract new users and institutional investors to the Centrifuge ecosystem.
$BTC Metaplanet plans to raise $234 million to purchase Bitcoin through new warrants
CEO Simon Gerovich reported that the company #Metaplanet issued 100 million warrants with a Moving Strike Warrants mechanism tied to the mNAV (market net asset value) indicator. According to the terms, the execution of the warrants is only possible when the stock price exceeds 1.01× mNAV.
This mechanism is designed to ensure that each new share issued increases value for shareholders rather than diluting it. If the warrants are exercised, the company will be able to raise about $234 million, which is planned to be directed towards the purchase of Bitcoin $BTC
At Metaplanet, they emphasize that the execution of the warrants will only be allowed if it increases the amount of Bitcoin per share.
In fact, the company continues its strategy of forming a Bitcoin reserve, similar to the model of Michael Saylor and the company MicroStrategy. If the plan is implemented, Metaplanet could significantly increase its BTC assets, reinforcing the trend where public companies use financial instruments in the stock market to accumulate Bitcoin. This also creates additional institutional demand for the asset and may influence market dynamics $BTC in the long term.
Katana ($KAT ): new DeFi project before TGE on Binance
#Katana ($KAT ) — a new DeFi project preparing for token launch through TGE and has already attracted the community's attention due to integration with the Binance ecosystem. The project emerged in 2025 as an infrastructure solution for more efficient decentralized finance operations and liquidity management in a multichain environment.
The main idea of Katana is to create a set of tools that allows users to optimize the profitability of DeFi strategies by combining liquidity from different networks. The platform is developing automated asset management mechanisms, cross-chain operations, and more efficient use of liquidity.
The uniqueness of Katana lies in its focus on the institutional level of DeFi infrastructure. The project aims to create an ecosystem where liquidity can move between protocols without significant efficiency losses, which is one of the main issues in modern DeFi.
Before the official Token Generation Event (TGE), the team is conducting a Pre-TGE Prime Sale in Binance Wallet. During this stage, users with a sufficient amount of Alpha Points will be able to contribute up to 3 BNB, receive a special participation key, and be eligible for KAT tokens, which will be credited after trading starts.
Abnormal activity in Venus Protocol: an incident in pools $THE and $CAKE is being investigated
On March 15, the Venus Protocol team reported the detection of suspicious activity in the isolated token pool $THE . According to preliminary data, the incident may have affected the markets THE and #PancakeSwap (CAKE). The developers stated that they have already begun a detailed investigation and promised to promptly inform the community about the results.
According to blockchain analysts, a possible attack scenario is associated with the use of a low-liquidity asset as collateral. This could have allowed the attacker to manipulate loans within the protocol. Preliminary estimates suggest that potential losses could amount to around $3–4 million, but the final amount is still being clarified.
The protocol team emphasizes that the problem is likely currently limited to these two markets. Other lending pools, according to available information, are operating as usual.
Venus Protocol is one of the largest DeFi lending protocols on the BNB Chain network, allowing users to lend crypto assets or take out loans against collateral. New details about the incident may emerge after the technical analysis of the transactions is completed.
📈 Today, the Contentos token ($COS ) has sharply risen: what is happening?
As of March 14, 2026, the price of #Contentos ($COS ) shows significant growth — approximately +67% in the last 24 hours, accompanied by substantial trading volume. During this period, COS has risen from lower levels to new short-term highs, and the asset has attracted the attention of traders in the spot market.
🔍 Why such growth? No official fundamental announcements (like major partnerships or network upgrades) have been published today, so the current surge is more of a market movement than a reaction to news. Often, such sharp jumps are explained by technical factors: breaking through key resistance levels, large buying volumes, and the entry of short-term traders. Algorithmic "momentum" bots and traders who see the rise may further amplify the upward movement.
🌐 Context about the project: Contentos is a blockchain ecosystem for decentralized creation and monetization of content, where the COS token serves to reward creators and users in the digital space.
⚠️ Currently, it is not possible to confidently link the growth to any one fundamental event.
Binance lists $KAT Katana: what is known about the project
On March 18 at 15:00 Kyiv time, the Binance exchange$BNB will open spot trading for the KAT token. Users will have access to trading pairs KAT/USDT, KAT/USDC, and KAT/TRY. Deposits for the token are already open in preparation for trading, and withdrawals will be available on March 19 at 15:00. The listing fee is 0 BNB, which aligns with the exchange's policy to support new projects.
#Katana Network is an infrastructural Web3 project focused on creating a fast and scalable network for decentralized applications. Its architecture is aimed at high transaction throughput and integration with DeFi services.
One of the features of the tokenomics is the active support of the ecosystem: 150 million KAT will be allocated for future marketing campaigns and network development. Such programs are often aimed at attracting liquidity, partnerships, and new users.
Listing on Binance traditionally attracts significant attention from traders. Therefore, in the first days after the start of KAT trading, it may demonstrate increased volatility and significant trading volumes, making the launch an important event for the crypto market. 🚀
$DOT Polkadot changes tokenomics: emissions reduced by more than 50%
On March 14, the team #Polkadot announced on platform X the launch of a new token issuance model. The maximum supply of $DOT is now limited to 2.1 billion tokens, of which approximately 80% are already in circulation.
The key change is a one-time reduction in the emission rate of about 53%, which came into effect on March 14. In the future, the rate of token issuance will also gradually decrease. The proposal to change the tokenomics was put forward by the community and approved through the OpenGov governance system. The main goal is to reduce long-term inflation, maintain incentives for validators, and make the network's economy more stable.
For the market, this is potentially a bullish signal. The reduction in emissions decreases supply pressure in the market, which in the medium term may support the price. If demand for the Polkadot ecosystem increases—especially due to the development of parachains and DeFi projects—DOT may receive a strong growth impetus.
The Binance Alpha platform from Binance has become one of the main places for finding new crypto projects. In 2025, many tokens appeared there, but a few stood out with strong technologies and market trends.
$PRAI — AI infrastructure with FHE technology that allows working with encrypted data without revealing it.
PORT3 — a platform that combines on-chain and off-chain data for analytics and marketing in Web3.
RDO — a high-performance EVM engine with GPU architecture for scaling decentralized applications.
SCA — DeFi lending protocol in the Sui ecosystem.
$AVL — a financial protocol that allows the use of Bitcoin in DeFi services.
$ATH — a decentralized GPU computing network for AI and cloud gaming.
AGT — a data collection and preparation platform for training artificial intelligence models.
These projects reflect the key trends of the crypto market: AI infrastructure, DeFi, and Web3 data, which may define the development of the industry in the coming years. 🚀
$PUMP Pump.fun earned over $1 billion: how the meme coin platform became one of the most profitable in the crypto industry
The meme coin launchpad Pump.fun on the Solana network continues to demonstrate record economics. According to DefiLlama, since its launch in early 2024, the platform has accumulated approximately $1.08 billion in revenue, becoming the first Solana protocol to exceed the $1 billion mark.
The revenue distribution looks like this: $321.3 million in 2024, $664 million in 2025, and another $98.3 million in 2026 as of now. In comparison, key DeFi protocols in the Solana ecosystem earned significantly less: the aggregator Jupiter accumulated about $401.3 million, while the AMM exchange Raydium earned approximately $126.9 million.
The main source of revenue for Pump.fun is fees from launching and trading meme coins. Interestingly, almost all of the platform's revenue is directed towards the buyback of token $PUMP . For example, on March 11, $1.25 million $PUMP was bought back, which accounted for 99.93% of the daily revenue.
Since the launch of the buyback program, the protocol has already repurchased approximately $323.4 million PUMP, which equals 28.8% of the circulating supply. Despite aggressive buybacks, the price of PUMP is still lower than the starting $0.004 and significantly lags behind the historical high of $0.0088, indicating that even with huge market revenues, long-term demand is still lacking.
Top 5 crypto projects in the RWA sector that could see significant growth by 2027
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) sector is rapidly becoming one of the key trends in the cryptocurrency market. It involves transferring assets such as bonds, loans, stocks, and real estate onto the blockchain. According to analysts, this market could grow into trillions of dollars in the future.
Here are five projects that play an important role in the development of RWA.
First — Chainlink ($LINK ). Its oracles transmit real financial data to the blockchain, which is critically important for tokenized assets.
Second — Ondo ($ONDO ). The project creates tokens backed by short-term U.S. Treasury bills and acts as a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi.
Third — Centrifuge (CFG). The platform tokenizes loans, invoices, and other financial instruments for use in DeFi.
Fourth — Avalanche ($AVAX ). This blockchain is actively used for launching institutional products and tokenizing assets.
Fifth — Hedera (HBAR). The network is focused on the corporate sector and is already being used by large companies for asset tokenization.