Tokenomics fundamentals
The price chart shows what's happening now — tokenomics shows what's going to hit the market next.
> Supply schedule
A token's issuance curve — how much exists today, how much will exist in 5 years, and who controls new emissions — is often more important than the current market cap. Look up 'fully diluted valuation' (FDV) to see the max possible supply priced at today's rate.
> Vesting and unlocks
Team, investor, and treasury tokens are usually locked for 1-4 years with monthly vesting. When large tranches unlock, sell pressure follows. Sites like TokenUnlocks show the schedule — a big unlock next week is worth knowing about.
> Value accrual
Ask: what actually causes demand for this token? Fee sharing? Governance? Required collateral? A token with no answer to that question is a speculation vehicle, not an asset. That may still be fine — just be honest about which one you're holding.