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BounceBit will unlock up to 49M $BB in mid‑September, starting from Sept 11 to Sept 14. The unlock is majorly investor tokens.
Author: Sahil Thakur
BounceBit is preparing to unlock between 44 and 49 million $BB tokens between September 11–13, 2025. This unlock is part of the project’s ongoing investor vesting schedule. At current prices, the tokens are worth between $6 and $7 million.
Although common in crypto, token unlocks often create short-term market turbulence. $BB is currently trading between $0.133 and $0.15, putting it at a sensitive range ahead of the unlock.
The unlocked tokens come from BounceBit’s 21% investor allocation. These tokens have been vesting linearly since the mainnet launch in June 2024. Team and advisor tokens won’t unlock in this round. Their allocations are tied to longer vesting plans.
After this unlock, the circulating supply will increase to roughly 675–790 million BB. This accounts for 32–37% of the total 2.1 billion BB supply.
Src; Tokenomist On X
Historically, large unlocks create 5–15% dips, especially when early investors sell. $BB already shows signs of weakness. Its RSI is near 44, and it’s struggling to break past resistance at $0.142.
That said, several factors could reduce the downside:
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BounceBit is a Bitcoin restaking Layer 1 chain. It operates using a dual-token Proof-of-Stake system. Specifically, $BB is staked alongside BTC to secure the network. In addition, the token functions as gas for transactions, a governance tool, and a form of collateral within the ecosystem.
Currently, the platform’s total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $287 million. Moreover, it has introduced several new features, including on-chain Treasuries, tokenized funds, and structured yield products. Notably, BounceBit Prime is designed for institutions seeking compliant, high-yield opportunities in decentralized finance.
Looking ahead, the project shows no signs of slowing down. In Q4 2025, BounceBit plans to roll out tokenized equities, credit markets, and further integrations with real-world assets (RWAs). These additions aim to strengthen its position in the growing tokenized finance sector.
Among major projects this week, the $BB unlock is the largest. Furthermore, it marks BounceBit’s most significant token event since June. Adding to the concern, the token has already declined by approximately 85% from its all-time high.
Given these factors, caution is certainly warranted. However, if the project continues its current growth trajectory, the long-term outlook may remain intact.
| Token / Project | Date of Unlock | Unlock Amount (USD) | Unlock Type | Price Effect / Market Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMP meme coin | ~April 17, 2025 | ~$320M (40M tokens) | Presale unlock | Price dropped ~3% immediately; expected deeper decline. |
| SUI | August 1, 2025 | ~$214M | Cliff unlock | Triggered sell pressure and volatility. |
| ENA (Ethena) | August 2, 2025 | ~$59M | Unlock event | High locked ratio implied potential for volume-driven dips. |
| APT (Aptos) | August 12, 2025 | ~$50M | Unlock event | Caused short-term dips followed by stabilization. |
| ARB (Arbitrum) | August 16, 2025 | ~$37.7M | Unlock event | Historically mixed—sometimes price rebounds. |
| ENA, IMX | Late August 2025 | > $120M total | Unlocks | ENA dropped ~10.9% weekly; overall risk heightened amid broader market drop. |
| SUI, APT, ENA | Early September 2025 | ~$2.1B across projects | Cliff & linear mix | SUI cliff released 44M tokens; typical short-term corrections noted. |
| Multiple Projects | September 2025 | ~$4.5B total | Cliff ($1.17B) + Linear ($3.36B) | Cliff unlocks posed volatility risk; linear helped smooth impact. |
| Multiple (e.g. FTN, APT, ARB) | August 11–18, 2025 | ~$653M | Mixed | Triggered notable liquidity events across tokens. |
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