$268 Million HBAR Release Raises Fresh Supply Questions

Hedera faces renewed questions over its HBAR supply as a Q3 2026 treasury release of 4.07 billion HBAR (about $268 million) could mark one of the network’s largest distributions. The discussion centers on whether tokens will be sold immediately or gradually released through grants and incentives, and how this impacts price dynamics and treasury sustainability. The piece contrasts forecasted releases with actual movements, noting past delays and the longer-term revenue from fees vs. treasury dependence.