Insiders Unlock $53.9 Million in Blockchain Tokens, Aptos Leads with $32.28 Million Release

Between July 7 and 13, 2025, insiders unlocked a significant volume of blockchain tokens across multiple projects, with a combined value exceeding $53.9 million. These token releases, involving founders, team members, and private investors, can lead to increased selling pressure, particularly if the unlocks represent a large percentage of a token’s circulating supply.

The largest single event on the calendar was the Aptos (APT) unlock, scheduled for July 12. The project released tokens valued at $32.28 million, an amount that represents 1.05% of APT’s total circulating supply, or approximately 6.77 million tokens. Given its large market capitalization, the Aptos unlock was the most significant in terms of sheer dollar value hitting the market.

On July 11, IO (IO) experienced a large unlock amounting to $7.51 million, equivalent to 5.97% of its circulating tokens or approximately 10.07 million tokens. This was among the highest percentage unlocks compared to the circulating supply reported this week and included insider allocations from both founders and private investors. Similarly, PEAQ (PEAQ) released $4.52 million worth of tokens on July 12, representing 5.96% of its circulating supply. These unlocks are signs of large liquidity entering the market from insider sources within a short timeframe.

Additional releases included $3.38 million unlocked for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) on July 11, amounting to 4.05% of its circulating supply. OP (Optimism) saw a smaller unlock valued at $2.58 million on the same day, corresponding to 0.26% of circulating tokens. BB (BigBlock) posted an unlock worth $2.4 million on July 12, which stood out as the largest percentage in regard to circulating supply at 6.67%. This figure points to a large infusion of tokens from insiders into the available market supply.

Less sizable but still large unlocks included DEVVE’s $456,340 on July 9, which accounts for 0.95% of its circulating supply. CXT (Cointext) also unlocked tokens valued at $854,580, equal to 3.73% of its circulating supply, although the exact date of this unlock was not specified.

Investors closely monitor these insider unlocks as they are often indicators of potential price movements. Early owners might decide to sell their tokens, which could impact market dynamics. The data indicates that four tokens comprise more than 59% of the total value unlocking, which could trigger sudden price changes in those particular tokens. The remaining unlocks are diversified across various middle- and low-cap projects.

Market analysts caution that the influx of tokens into circulation may put downward pressure on prices. The ability of the market to absorb the new supply is a critical indicator to monitor. Investors are advised to closely observe trading volumes and price action over the period. The July schedule of token unlocks is a significant industry event that will test the market's ability to absorb the extra supply. Both established and new initiatives will be affected, and the next few weeks will demonstrate the market's resilience in the face of this challenge.