$APT, $MOVE, $STRK and $IX amongst token unlocks for 9 June – 16 June

A series of major token unlocks is set to unfold this week, releasing approximately $89 million worth of digital assets into circulation. Projects including Aptos, Starknet, Immutable, and Movement will open up sizable allocations, potentially impacting price action and investor sentiment across multiple ecosystems.

Movement ($MOVE) – June 9

Movement will unlock 50 million tokens, representing 1.96% of its circulating supply. The unlock is valued at approximately $7.1 million. Although the percentage is modest, $MOVE is a relatively new asset with a volatile trading history. Its last unlock saw increased price swings, and similar movement may follow this week.

Aptos ($APT) – June 12

Aptos is scheduled to unlock 11.31 million APT tokens, worth about $52.7 million. This represents 1.79% of its current circulating supply. Aptos unlocks tend to attract attention due to the token’s large market cap and active trading base. Previous unlocks led to short-term dips, though price generally recovered in subsequent weeks.

Immutable ($IMX) – June 13

Immutable will release 24.52 million IMX tokens, worth roughly $12.8 million. This accounts for 1.33% of its circulating supply. While not large in relative terms, IMX has seen muted trading volumes recently. Any added supply may put short-term pressure on the token unless met with corresponding demand from the ecosystem.

Starknet ($STRK) – June 15

Starknet’s unlock will be the largest in terms of token count this week. Around 127 million STRK tokens will enter circulation, valued at approximately $16.6 million. The unlock represents 3.79% of STRK’s circulating supply — a notable amount. Prior unlocks of similar scale saw limited market disruption, though market conditions this time may lead to different outcomes.

Market Context

Token unlocks are part of the pre-defined vesting schedules set during token generation events or fundraising rounds. These events often lead to increased volatility, especially when a significant portion of circulating supply becomes liquid in a short window. In June alone, the crypto market is expected to absorb over $2.5 billion in token unlocks across multiple projects.

Outlook

While none of the individual unlocks this week exceed 5% of a token’s circulating supply, the combined value and timing may influence market sentiment. Investors may take a cautious stance, particularly in altcoins with limited liquidity or recent price weakness.

Whether these events trigger price swings depends on several factors, including broader market trends, investor positioning, and ecosystem news surrounding the respective tokens.