Kaito Token Unlock Looms as Price Falls 35% Amid Airdrop Speculation

The Kaito (KAITO) community is abuzz with speculation over whether the project will distribute another airdrop ahead of a major token unlock scheduled for August 20, 2025. The event is set to release 9.67% of the circulating supply, raising concerns about potential sell pressure and price volatility [1]. Since late July, KAITO has experienced a sharp price decline, dropping from $1.66 on July 20 to $1.09 by August 2 — a decrease of roughly 35% in under two weeks [1]. Although the price has since rebounded slightly to $1.14, with the RSI moving out of oversold territory, the market remains cautious ahead of the unlock [1].

Discussions on social platforms like X suggest that a second airdrop could accompany the unlock. Some users speculate that it might be tied to Yaps, Kaito’s proprietary content engagement metric, mirroring the structure of the first airdrop. Others believe it could be linked to staking participation, which may encourage users to hold rather than sell their tokens [1]. An airdrop with eligibility criteria such as holding or staking KAITO could serve as a buffer against the expected sell-off [1].

However, not all community members believe an airdrop is likely. One user argued that Kaito is currently performing well, with nearly 100 active boards, and may not require additional incentives at this stage. This view has been echoed by others who believe the project may prefer to reserve airdrops for slower periods [1]. Despite these differing opinions, most agree that the August 20 unlock will likely increase market volatility. Analysts have pointed out that downside risk could extend toward the $0.80 level [1].

Source: [1] Will Kaito drop another airdrop ahead of August 20 token unlock? (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6891f10d7c289c157e579975/)