In August 2025, the total value of crypto token unlocks is expected to drop to $3 billion, a 52% decrease from the $6.3 billion unlocked in July, according to Tokenomist data. High-profile unlocks that could significantly impact market prices include Sui, Fasttoken, Aptos, Avalanche, and Arbitrum. Notably, Sui is set to release $167.62 million in vested tokens on Aug. 1, marking it as the largest unlock for the month despite only 34.5% of its supply being unlocked. Fasttoken's unlock on Aug. 18 will release $91.6 million, while Aptos, Avalanche, and Arbitrum will have unlocks of $51.5 million, $40.35 million, and $39.24 million respectively around mid-August. Although the reduction in unlock value is significant, Polymath CEO Vincent Kadar believes it does not indicate a long-term market slowdown. Instead, he observes a shift toward a more nuanced evaluation of token unlocks by institutions, where factors like token utility and governance become imperative in decision-making. This reflects a broader trend in adapting to changing market dynamics and investor preferences for sustainability and compliance in blockchain projects.

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