Upcoming coin unlocks are raising expectations for activity within the altcoin market throughout the week. A total of $800 million worth of coins will be unlocked during this period. These planned unlocks are expected to influence supply-demand dynamics and may lead to significant volatility in the prices of certain altcoins.
Impending Supply Surge: Which Altcoins Will Be Affected?
According to data shared by Tokenomist, over the next week, a total of coins exceeding a value of $800 million will enter the market. Some of these planned unlocks will occur as sudden releases (cliff unlocks), while others will take place daily (linear unlocks). This scenario signals the potential for temporary liquidity abundance in the altcoin market.
Prominent altcoins include Solana 
$177, Dogecoin 
$0.081854, and SUI. Solana stands out with an unlock of approximately $67 million worth of coins, which has led to short-term price rises. Dogecoin is also in the spotlight with a $17 million unlock. Meanwhile, SUI will see nearly $262 million worth of coins released both in bulk and through linear means.
Traders should be aware that these significant coin unlocks could put instantaneous pressure on prices, particularly in low-volume markets. Therefore, traders holding positions in these altcoins and long-term investors must remain alert to potential rapid price fluctuations.
Market Reactions to Coin Unlocks
Experts warn that a high volume of coins entering the market poses risks, especially for short-term investors. Sudden increases in liquidity can sometimes lead to rapid declines or excessive volatility. During such periods, prices may experience more severe fluctuations than anticipated.
In addition to Solana, Dogecoin, and SUI, similar unlocks will occur in various altcoins. Notably, the release of locked coins in certain projects may increase the likelihood of major investors (whales) reorganizing their portfolios. This can lead to unexpected selling pressure or short-term market fluctuations.
Market observers stress that investors should pay attention not only to supply increases but also to the transparency policies of project management and the intended use of funds. Some projects may choose to hold unlocked coins for strategic purposes rather than selling them directly or may implement buyback programs.
