This week is poised to see significant movements in the crypto market as several major projects are set to release unlocked tokens. The total value of these unlocks stands at approximately $184.23 million, potentially adding to market volatility and trading opportunities.
At the forefront of this wave is Sui ($SUI), with an impressive $82.81 million worth of tokens scheduled for unlock. This makes up nearly half of the total value among the top 7 tokens unlocking this week.
Which Tokens Are Unlocking?
Here’s a breakdown of the top 7 token unlocks to watch this week:
- Sui ($SUI) – $82.81M
- ApeCoin ($APE) – A significant portion unlocked for ecosystem and contributors.
- Immutable ($IMX) – Unlocking tokens to support development and community.
- Optimism ($OP) – Continues scheduled release to incentivize adoption.
- Other projects also included in the weekly release schedule contribute to the remaining ~$50M.
These scheduled unlocks are part of pre-agreed tokenomics plans, often tied to project development milestones, team vesting, or community incentives.
UPDATE: The top 7 tokens with the largest unlocks this week total $184.23M, led by $SUI with $82.81M. pic.twitter.com/lEnOINnyu0
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) December 1, 2025
Market Impact and What to Watch
Token unlocks can impact the market in several ways. They often lead to short-term price fluctuations as previously locked tokens enter circulation, potentially increasing supply. However, savvy investors view these events as both risk signals and trading opportunities.
Projects like Sui, which are unlocking a large portion this week, may see shifts in investor sentiment, especially if the market perceives an oversupply risk. On the flip side, it can also signal growing maturity and transparency in token economics.
Investors and traders are advised to monitor these unlocks, track wallet movements, and keep an eye on exchange inflows to better position themselves during this active week.