During that week, several token unlock events are concentrated (release of previously locked tokens for founders, teams, early investors, or incentive programs).
These releases usually temporarily increase the circulating supply, which can put downward pressure on the price if there is not enough demand to absorb the tokens.
Highlighted examples
(The figures are approximate and may vary due to project adjustments)
Aptos (APT): release of ~11–12 million APT (≈2% of supply), valued at over USD 150 M.
Sui (SUI): unlocking of nearly 30 M of SUI for community, staking, and developers.
Immutable (IMX): around 25 M of IMX allocated for ecosystem incentives.
dYdX (DYDX): over 10 M of DYDX for trading rewards and team.
Others: medium projects like Axie Infinity (AXS), Arbitrum (ARB), and Starknet (STRK) also have releases, although of lower individual amounts.
Expected impact
Selling pressure: if beneficiaries decide to sell part of the tokens, there may be price drops in the days leading up to the unlocking.
Entry opportunities: some traders expect pullbacks to buy if the project has solid fundamentals.
High volatility: it is common to see sharp movements before and after the date.
