Major Altcoin Token Unlocks to Watch This Week as Bitcoin Reaches New Heights

Upcoming Token Releases Could Create Market Ripples Despite Bitcoin’s Spotlight

As Bitcoin continues its historic bull run capturing headlines worldwide, a series of significant token unlocks across multiple altcoin projects is scheduled for the coming week. These events, which will release previously locked cryptocurrencies into circulation, could potentially create dilution effects in these alternative digital assets at a time when market attention remains heavily focused on Bitcoin’s performance.

Token unlocks represent a critical moment in a cryptocurrency’s lifecycle, often creating temporary price volatility as supply dynamics shift. According to market analysis data, over $173 million worth of tokens across 19 different cryptocurrency projects will be unlocked between October 7-12, 2025, representing varying percentages of each project’s market capitalization. These scheduled releases follow predetermined tokenomics models established by the projects’ development teams, typically releasing portions of tokens allocated to founders, investors, or ecosystem development funds.

“While token unlocks are a normal part of cryptocurrency economics, the timing of these particular releases coming during Bitcoin’s momentum-driven rally creates an interesting market dynamic,” explains cryptocurrency analyst Maya Richardson. “Projects experiencing larger unlocks relative to their market cap may see increased selling pressure if recipients choose to liquidate their newly available tokens, particularly those with unlocks exceeding 5% of their current market value.”

Early Week Unlocks: NAVI Protocol, Alchemy Pay, Space and Time, and PORT3

The week’s unlock schedule begins on October 7 with NAVI Protocol (NAVX) releasing $1.45 million worth of tokens (4.03% of its $35.82 million market cap) at 03:00 UTC+3. Later that same day, Alchemy Pay (ACH) will unlock tokens valued at $1.60 million, representing a relatively modest 0.88% of its $182.38 million market capitalization. Alchemy Pay has gained traction as a payment solution bridging fiat and crypto ecosystems, making this unlock particularly noteworthy for investors monitoring developments in crypto payment infrastructures.

October 8 brings token unlocks for two additional projects. Space and Time (SXT), a decentralized data platform with a $94.86 million market valuation, will release tokens worth approximately $1.64 million (1.73% of its market cap). Following closely, PORT3 Network (PORT3) will experience a more substantial unlock relative to its size, with $1.86 million in tokens becoming available—representing 5.04% of its $36.91 million market capitalization. This higher percentage makes PORT3’s unlock one of the more significant early-week events that traders might monitor for potential market impact.

“The PORT3 unlock is particularly interesting due to its relatively high percentage compared to market cap,” notes blockchain researcher Jonathan Meyer. “While still a mid-sized unlock in absolute terms, the 5% dilution could create some short-term price discovery challenges if many recipients choose to sell immediately following the unlock.”

Mid-Week Heavy Hitters: Axie Infinity, Movement, Avantis and More

The middle of the week presents the highest concentration of token unlocks, with several major projects scheduled for October 9. Gaming giant Axie Infinity (AXS), which revolutionized the play-to-earn space despite market fluctuations in recent years, will unlock $4.38 million worth of tokens, though this represents just 1.18% of its $371.65 million market capitalization. On the same day, Movement (MOVE) will release $5.80 million in tokens (1.85% of its $315.70 million valuation), while Avantis (AVNT) has scheduled its largest single unlock of the week at $13.35 million, equating to 4.59% of its $290.22 million market cap.

October 9 also features several smaller but potentially more impactful unlocks. Baby Shark Universe (BSU) will release tokens worth $1.91 million (4.61% of its market value), while DRESSdio (DRESS) faces the week’s most dramatic proportional unlock—$1.93 million worth of tokens representing a staggering 167.69% of its current $1.15 million market capitalization. This extraordinary unlock percentage signals potential significant price volatility for DRESS token holders. Completing the day’s events, Xai (XAI) will unlock tokens valued at $1.59 million, a relatively modest 1.89% of its $84.34 million market value.

Market analyst Sophia Chen comments, “The DRESSdio unlock represents an exceptional case where the tokens being released significantly exceed the project’s current market valuation. This creates a scenario where supply could overwhelm existing demand, making it a textbook example of dilution risk that token holders should carefully evaluate. Meanwhile, Avantis’s unlock, while larger in absolute terms at over $13 million, presents a more moderate relative impact.”

Late Week Significant Releases: Linea, Aptos, and Pump.fun Lead Notable Unlocks

As the week progresses, several high-profile projects with larger market capitalizations will experience token unlocks. October 10 features HOME releasing tokens worth $9.85 million (12.17% of its $80.95 million market value), while Cheelee (CHEEL) will unlock $9.22 million worth of tokens, representing 14.63% of its $62.97 million valuation. The day’s most substantial unlock comes from Linea (LINEA), releasing tokens valued at $21.06 million, though this represents a more moderate 5.01% of its $420.19 million market capitalization.

The weekend brings the week’s largest absolute value unlocks, with Aptos (APT) scheduled to release $61.07 million worth of tokens on October 12, though this accounts for just 1.60% of its substantial $3.79 billion market capitalization. The layer-1 blockchain has maintained investor interest despite competitive pressures in the smart contract platform space. Also notable is Pump.fun (PUMP), which will unlock tokens valued at $13.98 million, a minimal 0.59% of its impressive $2.38 billion market valuation.

Other significant weekend unlocks include io.net (IO) releasing $5.75 million in tokens (4.70% of market value) and Moca Network (MOCA) unlocking $14.67 million (5.20% of its $282.65 million market cap) on October 11. The relatively high-percentage unlocks from Nereus Token (NRS) at 47.92% of its smaller $5.21 million market value also warrants attention from traders focused on potential volatility in lower-capitalization assets.

Market Implications: Understanding Token Unlock Effects in a Bitcoin-Dominated Landscape

Financial analysts and cryptocurrency traders are closely monitoring these scheduled unlocks for potential market impacts, particularly for projects where the unlock represents a higher percentage of the current market valuation. Token unlocks can create selling pressure if recipients—often early investors, team members, or development funds—choose to liquidate their newly available assets. However, the actual market effect depends on numerous factors, including project fundamentals, overall market sentiment, and whether recipients opt to hold rather than sell their tokens.

“In the current market environment where Bitcoin dominance continues to increase during its bull cycle, these altcoin unlocks may face additional challenges,” explains cryptocurrency economist Dr. Marcus Williams. “Historically, when Bitcoin captures market attention during strong uptrends, altcoin liquidity often decreases as traders rotate capital toward Bitcoin. This could potentially amplify the impact of these unlocks, particularly for smaller capitalization projects with less trading volume to absorb potential selling.”

The combined effects of these scheduled unlocks—totaling over $173 million across various projects—alongside Bitcoin’s continued strength creates a complex market dynamic for altcoin investors to navigate in the coming week. While established projects with larger market capitalizations like Aptos and Pump.fun may weather their unlocks with minimal disruption due to their relative scale, smaller projects with higher percentage unlocks face more significant potential volatility.

For cryptocurrency investors maintaining diversified portfolios, understanding these unlock schedules provides valuable insight for risk management during what promises to be an eventful week in the digital asset markets. As always, market participants are advised to conduct thorough research and consider how these token distribution events might affect both short-term price action and longer-term tokenomics of affected projects.