The market is preparing for a wave of unlocks. This week, several major projects will release over $190 million in tokens into circulation, which could significantly affect liquidity and short-term price dynamics.
Aptos, Aether, and Linea lead the unlock wave
The largest volume will come from Aptos (APT) — the project will release tokens worth about $61 million, which is 2.15% of the current supply. This is one of the biggest scheduled events of the month.
Second place goes to Aether (ATH) — its unlock is estimated at $68.27 million, or more than 16% of the supply. Such a large-scale release could be a serious test for the market, especially if high volatility persists.
Linea (LINEA) will also not be left out. Tokens worth about $29.46 million will enter circulation, which corresponds to 6.57% of the total supply. Analysts note that against the backdrop of recent growth in activity in the Linea ecosystem, additional liquidity may support trading volumes, although in the short term, selling pressure is possible.
Smaller unlocks also in focus
Among other projects, MOVE ($5.7 million), Optimism (OP) ($3.3 million), and Starknet (STRK) ($18.9 million) are worth mentioning. Despite the relatively small amounts, these events are important for traders tracking liquidity flows.
For example, the STRK unlock is 5.6% of the supply, while MOVE and OP are less than 2%. In illiquid markets, even such shares can affect the price.
The double-edged effect of unlocks
Token unlocks are always seen as a double-edged sword. On one hand, they increase supply and create conditions for new deals. On the other, they can lead to short-term corrections if some investors decide to take profits.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading not far from its all-time highs, and market sentiment is gradually shifting towards risk. In such conditions, the upcoming unlocks will test the strength of the upward trend in altcoins.
The week’s overall picture
In addition to the main releases, small unlocks are expected for AXS, 1INCH, IOTA, and XCN. Their share of the supply is minimal, so the impact on the market, according to analysts, will be limited. Nevertheless, the total volume of unlocks will exceed $190 million, highlighting the scale of capital movement within a single week.
For traders, this is a signal to pay closer attention. Against the backdrop of increased liquidity, both short-term price weakness and new buying opportunities are possible.
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