SOL, SUI & TRUMP Coins Drive $3B Token Unlock Wave

Four popular tokens encompass 33% of August’s total token unlock schedule: shall investors expect emission pressure?

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With August kicking in, several planned crypto token unlocks have caught the eyes of the scrupulous market watchers. Among the largest-scale unlocks, there’s quite a few known blue-chip altcoins, including Solana (SOL) & Sui crypto (SUI), as well as TRUMP coin.

SUI, SOL Stand Out In $3B Unlock Grid

Per Tokenomist’s latest summary, Solana’s (SOL) linear unlocks will account for $366.9 million poured into circulation. Right now, the altcoin is grappling with the harsh market correction, sending the popular Layer-1 altcoin to a weekly bottom below $165 support.

However, the Official Trump coin (TRUMP) & Worldcoin (WLD) linear unlocks match this inflation rate, with $376 million lined up in token unlocks over the next 30 days. There’s a $2 billion portion of other mid-cap & low-cap altcoin unlocks in Tokenomist’s schedule, but one altcoin stands out.

Sui crypto (SUI), a popular Layer-1 chain with Web2 integration is bound to unlock $215.6 million in cliff & linear unlocks, meaning that some SUI tokens will be unlocked every day, while cliff unlocks unload a bigger chunk of crypto tokens on a desired date.

Heavy liquidity inflows & consistent trading volumes often absorb large token unlocks, but the uncertainty past Donald Trump’s global tariff update could spark a broader red sea campaign. As of now, Sui’s price hovers right below the $3.50 resistance bubble. 

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People Also Ask:

What is a token unlock?

A token unlock releases previously locked crypto tokens into circulation, increasing supply. The $3 billion unlock wave involves SOL, SUI, and TRUMP, potentially affecting prices, per Tokenomist data.

Why are SOL, SUI, and TRUMP unlocking $3B?

Projects like Solana (SOL), Sui (SUI), and Official Trump (TRUMP) schedule unlocks to distribute tokens to teams, investors, or ecosystems. August’s $3 billion wave, led by these coins, aims to boost liquidity but risks selling pressure.

How will this impact SOL’s price?

Solana’s linear unlock of 465,000 SOL ($87.6M weekly) is small (<0.1% supply), so its strong $180+ price may hold if demand persists. However, heavy selling could cause dips, as seen in past unlocks.

What about SUI and TRUMP’s unlocks?

SUI’s $215.6M cliff unlock (1.27% supply) and TRUMP’s $377M release (including daily drips) could spark volatility, especially for TRUMP, down 90% from its peak. Price impacts depend on investor actions.

Should traders worry about this unlock wave?

Token unlocks can depress prices if holders sell, but strong demand or positive news may offset pressure. Monitor SOL, SUI, and TRUMP’s market trends with Ciphera for updates.

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Tadas Klimasevskis

Tadas Klimaševskis is a Ciphera Journalist, covering memecoins & latest developments. Tadas has moderate holdings in SHIB, HBAR, LTC, MATIC and a selection of low-cap meme currencies.

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