Aptos (APT), Arbitrum (ARB) and Avalanche (AVAX) releasing huge sums of unlocked tokens between August 11-16, 2025. These unlocks are set to unlock anywhere from 0.51% to 9.51% of each respective project’s total token supply into circulation. The event is likely to set a dynamic floor under market liquidity. In addition, it would produce near-term sell pressure, which is why investors and analysts alike will be watching intently.
Aptos has seen volatility after previous unlocks of this nature. The token’s recent 30-day drop of 6.16% showcases how the token can react unfavorably to supply-side changes. On that same date, August 10, 2025, Aptos (APT) was worth $4.70. At the time of writing, its market capitalization stood at approximately $3.16 billion, with a 2.11% decrease in the past 24 hours.
Arbitrum (ARB) has so far been very quiet about the forthcoming unlock – we’ve so far heard nothing from their public-facing leadership. Though there has been no official word, the mood within the community on Reddit, github, and Twitter seems to reflect a cautiously optimistic tone.
Avalanche (AVAX) is preparing for its own token unlock during the same period. Market participants are very interested in how these unlocks are going to affect the greater crypto ecosystem. Hopefully, the market can continue to perform well under the pressure of a greatly expanded token supply, though the next few weeks will be telling.
The ramifications of these unlocks go far beyond the specific tokens being unlocked. Despite the current slowdown, Layer 2 innovations remain at the very center of the broader crypto landscape. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is set to introduce a Layer 2 scaling solution built on the Solana Virtual Machine and zk-rollups, further emphasizing the ongoing developments in this space.
