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Story: Crypto Unlock Alert: PYTH & OP Face Supply Shock

By MikeT

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The cryptocurrency market is bracing for a potential shake-up as two prominent projects, Pyth Network (PYTH) and Optimism (OP), gear up for massive token unlocks this month.

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First in line is Pyth Network (PYTH), set to unlock a staggering 2.13 billion tokens, currently valued at approximately $1.24 billion, on May 20th.

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Currently trading around $0.139, PYTH has shown a modest recovery after a prolonged downtrend from its December highs.

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Optimism (OP) is currently trading near $0.632, having experienced a gradual decline from its December 2024 peak.

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Analysis of derivatives data reveals contrasting approaches from traders. For PYTH, open interest has sharply declined, suggesting a de-risking strategy ahead of the unlock.

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