🔓 Unlocks Explode in August 2025: $450 Million Unleashed in 12 Altcoins!
Token unlocks, one of the biggest drivers of volatility in the cryptocurrency market, are back on investors' agenda! August 2025 will be a month of significant market volatility, with a total of $450 million worth of tokens to be unlocked. This pressure on the circulating supply could lead to sharp price movements in some altcoins.
📉 Investors Beware: Projects Expected to Have the Biggest Impact
According to Tokenomist data, Kaito (KAITO) will experience the largest unlocks relative to the circulating supply. However, the project with the potential to have the most significant impact in dollar terms is Ethena (ENA). Both projects could experience significant selling pressure.
🧨 Here are the Most Talked About Unlocks in August:
🔹 1. Ethena (#ENA ) – August 5
Amount to Unlock: 171.88 million ENA
USD Value: $104 million
Circulating Supply: 2.70%
💥 The biggest unlock of the month! Ethena investors should be cautious, as this large supply increase could create selling pressure.
🔹 2. Immutable X (IMX) – August 8
Amount to Unlock: 24.52 million IMX
USD Value: $13 million
Circulating Supply: 1.30%
📌 While this is a moderate unlock for IMX, one of the Ethereum L2 solutions, its impact on market liquidity should be closely monitored.
🔹 3. Aptos (#APT ) – August 12
Amount to Unlock: 11.31 million APT
Dollar Value: $49 million
Circulating Supply: 1.68%
🚨 While the amount unlocked for APT may seem small, its impact on the dollar is quite significant. APT investors should be prepared for volatility.
🔹 4. Avalanche ($AVAX ) – August 15
Amount to Unlock: 1.67 million AVAX
Dollar Value: $38 million
Circulating Supply: 0.39%
⚡ While the amount unlocked for AVAX is small, its high dollar value can create short-term price volatility.
🔹 5. StarkNet (STRK) – August 15
Unlockable Amount: 127 million STRK
USD Value: $15 million
Circulating Supply: 3.31%
📊 One of the highest volumes. Selling pressure is likely on STRK.
Unlockable Amount: 55.56 million SEI
USD Value: $17 million
Circulating Supply: 0.96%
🌀 SEI, a new generation of blockchain projects, should be considered with caution.
🔹 7. Arbitrum ($ARB ) – August 16
Unlockable Amount: 92.65 million ARB
USD Value: $38 million
Circulating Supply: 1.80%
🔥 ARB investors should exercise caution ahead of August 16. An expansion of this magnitude could lead to sharp short-term declines.
🔹 8. Fasttoken (FTN) – August 18
Unlockable Amount: 20 million FTN
USD Value: $92 million
Circulating Supply: 4.64%
💣 The second most notable expansion of the month. A 4.6% expansion could pose a serious threat to FTN.
🔹 9. Kaito (KAITO) – August 20
Amount to Unlock: 23.35 million KAITO
Dollar Value: $27 million
Circulating Supply: 9.67%
🛑 The unlock with the highest supply! A significant drop in the price of KAITO is likely.
🔹 10. Venom (VENOM) – August 25
Amount to Unlock: 59.26 million VENOM
Dollar Value: $11 million
Circulating Supply: 2.83%
👀 These rates can cause rapid price drops in projects with low liquidity.
🔹 11. Jupiter (JUP) – August 28
Amount to Unlock: 53.47 million JUP
Dollar Value: $25.62 million
Circulating Supply: 2.75%
🔄 JUP, which has gained popularity recently, may see a correction after this opening.
🔹 12. Optimism (OP) – August 31
Amount to Unlock: 31.34 million OP
Dollar Value: $22 million
Circulating Supply: 1.79%
📌 This unlock at the end of the month, along with general market sentiment, could be a directional factor.
📉 How Will the Market Be Affected?
Unlocks, especially if:
They have high rates relative to the circulating supply,
They occur in projects with low liquidity,
Tokens concentrated in the hands of large investors are released,
They can cause sharp selling waves and price drops in the market.
🔎 What Should Investors Do?
They should review their positions before the unlock dates.
They should be prepared for dip opportunities that may occur after the unlock.
They should remember that such news is susceptible to manipulation in low-volume markets.
📢 Conclusion: August Could Be a Harsh Month!
A total of over $450 million worth of tokens are being unlocked across 12 altcoins. While this could put downward pressure on some coins, it could present dip-buying opportunities for others.
