Token unlocks are often viewed as significant events that can impact market dynamics. The release of unlocked tokens introduces additional selling pressure on trading platforms, influencing price movements and investor sentiments.
According to insights from Wublockchain, the upcoming month of February is poised to witness several notable token unlocks across various projects. TokenUnlocks data highlights several high-value unlocks, with a combined value surpassing $870 million.
Among the tokens expected to be unlocked in February are SUI, APT, SAND, APE, MANTA, AVAX, and OP, with each token experiencing unlocks exceeding $10 million in value. These unlock events are anticipated to shape the trajectory of these projects and their associated tokens.
According to TokenUnlocks, large-value unlocks (unlocked value greater than $10 million) in February included SUI, APT, SAND, APE, MANTA, AVAX and OP, with an unlocked value exceeding $870 million. https://t.co/tuQYnSlfTZ pic.twitter.com/cXRFxy5b7s
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) February 1, 2024
Aptos, Optimism And Other Tokens To Watch
The Aptos community eagerly awaits the unlocking of nearly 25 million APT tokens, valued at over $200 million. This unlocking event is anticipated to significantly impact tokenization efforts and contribute to the project’s overall growth and development.
Optimism, a prominent Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution, recently unlocked approximately $81 billion worth of OP tokens on January 29, 2024.
This release included 24 million OP tokens, equivalent to around 2.5% of the circulating supply, distributed to project investors and core contributors. Another unlock of 24.16 million tokens, valued at over $77 million, is scheduled for February 29th, further influencing market dynamics.
Avalanche emerges as a key player in the upcoming token unlocks, with 9.54 million AVAX tokens set to be released, impacting the market with a total value of $344 million.
As these token unlocks unfold throughout February, market participants will closely monitor their impact on price movements and overall market sentiment, anticipating potential opportunities and challenges in the cryptocurrency space.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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