A massive $108 million worth of altcoins is set to be unlocked between January 20 and January 26. This comes at a time when the digital asset sector is recovering from last week’s sell-off. The unlock events are led by Immutable (IMX), a layer-2 scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum, and Altlayer (ALT), a decentralized protocol for rollups.
According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Tokenomist (previously TokenUnlocks), the unlocking spree begins on January 20 with ApeX (APEX). Alongside Galxe (GAL) tokens worth $1.06 million, a substantial 10 million APEX tokens (18.71% of circulating supply) worth $18.80 million will be unlocked.
Key Token Unlock Events
Here’s a breakdown of the major unlock events happening this week:
January 21: Tokens worth $4.33 million from EigenLayer (EIGEN) will be released, accounting for 0.55% of its circulating supply.
January 22: A total of 18.49 million Space ID (ID) tokens worth $8.14 million (4.29% of circulating supply) will be unlocked, along with 12.86 million Ethena (ENA) tokens valued at $12.11 million (0.42% of circulating supply).
January 24: The spotlight will be on Immutable (IMX), with 24.52 million tokens worth $33.59 million being unlocked.
January 25: A massive 240.10 million ALT tokens worth $24.38 million will be released, accompanied by Venom (VENOM) tokens worth $1.44 million.
How Unlock Events May Impact Altcoin Prices
Unlocking such a substantial amount of tokens can have a mixed impact. On the one hand, it may exert selling pressure on the respective cryptocurrencies, leading to potential short-term price declines. On the other hand, strong demand could absorb this pressure, driving prices upward.
For instance, tokens like Immutable (IMX), which benefit from growing adoption in the NFT space, or Altlayer (ALT), known for its innovative rollup technology, may experience increased investor interest despite the unlocking events.
Altcoin Market Capitalization: Positive Momentum
Despite the potential short-term volatility caused by the $108 million unlocking events, the broader trend in altcoin market capitalization remains bullish. Weekly charts of cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum highlight a sustained upward trajectory:
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Currently reading 65.91, it indicates a strong buying presence over selling. The upward slope further suggests potential for continued growth.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): The indicator remains bullish, with the MACD line (blue) staying above the signal line (red). Additionally, the growing intensity of the MACD histogram reflects increased interest in altcoins.
Outlook and Conclusion
The $108 million token unlocks represent one of the most significant market events this week. While short-term selling pressure could emerge, broader market indicators point to positive prospects for altcoins.
Whether projects like IMX, ALT, or APEX thrive amid these unlocks will depend on sustained demand and investor confidence. The coming days will be pivotal for observing the evolving dynamics in the altcoin sector.
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