The cryptocurrency market is preparing for another wave of token unlocks, events that can inject fresh liquidity and sometimes trigger volatility across altcoins. According to the latest data from TokenUnlocks, more than $140 million worth of tokens are scheduled to be released over the next seven days, impacting projects such as Arbitrum (ARB), Sei (SEI), and Athene (ATH).
Arbitrum and Sei Lead the Week’s Major Unlocks
Arbitrum (ARB), one of the largest Layer-2 networks on Ethereum, will release around $29.97 million in tokens, accounting for 1.78% of its circulating supply. Historically, ARB unlocks have been closely watched due to their effect on short-term price momentum, especially given its large base of early contributors and ecosystem incentives.
Meanwhile, Sei (SEI) will unlock approximately $15.83 million, representing 1.24% of its supply. With a market cap of $1.27 billion, Sei’s upcoming release could add near-term selling pressure, particularly if recipients choose to take profits amid ongoing market uncertainty.
Athene, Starknet, and XCN Also on Watch
Among mid-cap projects, Athene (ATH) has the single largest upcoming unlock by value, around $53 million, or 16% of supply, scheduled within the next 24 hours. The sharp release is expected to significantly increase liquidity, potentially influencing short-term volatility.
Starknet (STRK) will also unlock roughly $14.47 million in tokens, representing 2.94% of its supply. Chain (XCN) follows with an $2.9 million unlock (0.84%), while IOTA and ZK each have smaller upcoming emissions of $1.77 million and $6.87 million, respectively.
Market Impact: Eyes on Liquidity and Price Floors
Token unlocks often create temporary price pressure, as vested tokens enter circulation and early backers or teams take profits. However, analysts note that such events can also stabilize tokenomics over time by reducing supply uncertainty.
With a combined total exceeding $140 million, this week’s unlocks are expected to be closely tracked by traders seeking volatility, and by investors gauging how well these projects absorb new supply without eroding long-term momentum.
