Token unlocks the week of September 8–14, 2025 could release over $500 million into circulation
Observers estimate that the second week of September 2025 could see more than $500 million enter general circulation through scheduled token unlocks, a flow that may change liquidity and selling pressure in altcoin markets. Projects such as SUI and APT are among the tokens investors and risk managers watch most closely as vesting schedules move allocations into the market.
The three unlocks to watch
SUI (Sui)
SUI recorded multiple releases earlier in the month and maintains vesting schedules that continue to affect liquidity, so later releases during September 8–14 can amplify price moves if large holders convert positions quickly to fiat or stablecoins; SUI’s market depth will determine the scale of any price movement.
APT (Aptos)
Aptos shows emissions managed by other groups and distributions scheduled during the week, and coordination or lack of clarity around large-position sales and the vesting process will likely distinguish an orderly adjustment from a sharper drop.
TAO, Sonic and small-cap tokens
Several smaller projects including TAO and Sonic have unlocks in the same time frame, and tokens with low liquidity are more vulnerable to sudden price drops when large batches are released, making order books and DEX volumes important to watch.
Risks and signals to watch
Insider unlocks — reports estimate above $45 million in insider releases between September 8 and 14, and such sales typically increase selling pressure beyond public unlock amounts.
Cliff versus linear vesting — cliff unlocks release allocations at once, raising the risk of a supply shock, while linear vesting spreads the impact over time, which can moderate immediate price effects.
Market liquidity — low depth results in greater slippage when facing many sales, so thin order books can turn modest sell volumes into outsized price moves.
News and governance changes — unexpected announcements can alter expectations and amplify market reactions, either by accelerating sales or by triggering buying interest that absorbs new supply.
How to position
Monitor on-chain vesting records and set alerts on aggregators such as CoinMarketCap Token Unlocks or specialized weekly reports like CaptainAltcoin to track timing and sizes of releases and to receive early warnings about scheduled unlocks.
Diversify holdings, use stop-losses and analyze market depth; long-term investors should reevaluate project fundamentals before viewing drops solely as buying opportunities to reduce short-term risk and maintain financial control against supply shocks.
The second week of September 2025 may produce occasional price changes because of scheduled unlocks, so watching SUI, APT, smaller-cap tokens and insider releases is essential to anticipate movements and protect positions against increased supply and potential selling pressure.
