HBAR About To Unlock 8%: Last Time It Sent Price Flying 700%

While nearly everyone panics over the 4 billion HBAR token unlock, history shows juicy 700% gains.

HBAR About To Unlock 8%: Last Time It Sent Price Flying 700%

Hedera’s HBAR coin has stabilized since hitting the cycle low of $0.078, now showing early reversal signs. While HBAR’s price remains capped in a tight range just above $0.091, traders are concerned about the upcoming 8% token unlock.

However, that’s not a single-handed unlocking event – nearly 4 billion HBAR coins are slated to be poured onto the markets throughout Q2 of 2026, between April & June. This is mostly based on the Hedera Foundation’s commitments to open source developers & ecosystem growth, but the planned move could still cause substantial inflation.

How HBAR Reacted Last Time The 8% Unlock Came

Last time Hedera unlocked HBAR coins at such a fast pace, a 700% price upswing followed. According to analyst All In Crypto, the unlocking activity this time presents a similar opportunity for HBAR’s bulls to push through the long-term resistance. Once the HBAR quarterly unlock completed in 2024, HBAR spurred to $0.35, claiming a two-year high in December, 2024.

Aside from the price movement, HBAR has been gaining traction in the institutional field, hosting plenty of major tech brands in the Hedera Council, including Google, IBM & LG Electronics. This positioning continues to differentiate HBAR from speculative assets, including popular meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB), sporting a similar market capitalization.

Will HBAR Deliver On Community Support & Adoption?

Likewise with Shiba Inu (SHIB), Hedera’s native coin is closely followed by a huge & active community known as the HBARians. In a prolonged bear market, a mix of utility & a loyal community tends to bear fruit in price adoption, but CoinGecko stats say HBAR’s still 83% below the all-time peak of $0.56, hit over four years ago in September, 2021.

This unrealized potential could unlock itself if HBAR keeps hitting the right notes in blockchain adoption – one of the freshest accomplishments is McLaren’s onboarding on the governance council, adding another car manufacturer to the team. Previously, HBAR Network was utilized in tracking the carbon footprint for KIA & Hyundai, a technology in progress to reduce pollution.

Meanwhile, HBAR’s towering popularity on Wall Street has borne fruit in the $96.58 million in inflows pulled in by Canary’s HBR exchange-traded fund (ETF). This institutional adoption may carry on throughout 2026 as Grayscale, a far bigger institutional player, is also set to debut their HBAR-based Spot price-tracking ETF later this year, potentially boosting the altcoin’s liquidity.

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People Also Ask:

What is the upcoming HBAR unlock?

In Q2 2026 (this quarter), around 8% of the total HBAR supply (roughly 4 billion tokens) is scheduled to be released, mainly for ecosystem development and open-source projects.

Why are people worried about this unlock?

Many holders fear that releasing such a large amount of new tokens could create selling pressure and push the price down in the short term.

What happened the last time there was a big unlock?

During the last major 8% unlock in Q4 2024, HBAR actually surged nearly 700% afterward. Instead of crashing, the price rallied strongly once the tokens entered circulation.

Is this unlock bullish or bearish for HBAR?

Historically, these large unlocks have been followed by significant price gains. Many see this as a potential repeat opportunity, especially with growing institutional interest (like the HBAR ETF) and real network usage.

What should beginners watch for?

Pay attention to how the market reacts in the weeks after the unlock. If price holds support and volume stays strong, it could set up another big move like last time. Always remember that past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.

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Tadas Klimasevskis

Tadas Klimaševskis is a DailyCoin Journalist, covering memecoins & latest developments. Tadas has moderate holdings in SHIB, HBAR, LTC, MATIC and a selection of low-cap meme currencies.

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