According to Tokenomist, over $790 million worth of tokens are set to be unlocked.
For new investors, a token unlock means that tokens held back from trading — often to reward teams, early investors, or communities — are released into circulation. When that happens, supply increases, which can affect the price depending on demand
Major Events to Watch
Several large unlocks are expected, with single events exceeding $5 million each. The list includes Optimism (OP), FTN, LayerZero (ZRO), Velodrome (VELO), Arbitrum (ARB), Sei (SEI), Space ID (ID), ZK, Kaito (KAITO), AP, Lista (LISTA), and Melania (MELANIA). These are projects spanning layer-2 networks, decentralized finance, and infrastructure, so the effects may ripple across different corners of the crypto market.
In addition, linear unlocks — steady daily releases of tokens — are worth watching. Over the next week, tokens such as Solana (SOL), Worldcoin (WLD), Celestia (TIA), Dogecoin (DOGE), Bittensor (TAO), Avalanche (AVAX), Sui (SUI), Polkadot (DOT), IP, Morpho (MORPHO), EtherFi (ETHFI), Jito (JTO), NEAR, and Ethereum Name Service (ENS) will see more than $1 million in new supply enter the market each day. Together, these releases create steady pressure that can influence both short-term and long-term sentiment.
According to Tokenomist, major token unlocks exceeding $5 million per event in the next 7 days include OP, FTN, ZRO, VELO, ARB, SEI, ID, ZK, KAITO, AP, LISTA, and MELANIA. In addition, major linear unlocks exceeding $1 million per day in the next 7 days involve SOL, WLD, TIA,… pic.twitter.com/nTAhYKoCFb
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 15, 2025
Why It Matters
Token unlocks often lead to extra volatility. Investors may decide to sell newly released tokens, which can drive prices down in the short run. On the other hand, projects that manage their unlocks well can use them to grow their ecosystems, rewarding users and attracting new capital.
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While some expected a heavy sell-off, the project managed to soften the impact by expanding incentives for developers and users. This showed that unlocks do not always equal a price drop; much depends on how the project communicates and supports its community.
The trend of large token unlocks is also tied to the broader push toward transparency. Many projects now share detailed unlock schedules in advance. This helps traders and institutions plan better, reducing uncertainty in a market already known for fast moves.
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