Over $2.1B in tokens set to unlock this September, including Sui, Arbitrum, and Aptos adding liquidity to the market.
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for large-scale token unlocks that will release billions of dollars worth of digital assets into circulation. These scheduled events are expected to add new liquidity while testing investor sentiment in the coming weeks.
CryptoRank recently shared a post on X stating that more than 2.1 billion dollars in tokens will be unlocked in September. The platform listed several notable projects, including Sui, Ethena, Aptos, Arbitrum, and others, that will see large supply increases.
$2.1 Billion Worth of Tokens To Be Unlocked in September 🔓
The following notable token unlocks will happen in September:$SUI $184.22M$ENA $60.03M$APT $47.79M$ZRO $47.46M$ARB $45.11M$PUMP $34.13M$VELO $27.93M$SEI $27.10M$JTO $22.28M$STRK $15.93M pic.twitter.com/HMIs0koNUI
— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) August 29, 2025
Sui Leads September Token Releases
Sui is set to account for the largest unlock this month, with more than $184 million in tokens scheduled for release. Reports show that only about 35% of the token supply is already in circulation, so this event represents a meaningful increase.
The new tokens entering the market are expected to add pressure on supply levels. Data from Tokenomist shows that the Sui unlock involves both cliff and linear distributions. This means some tokens will be released in one event, while others will follow a steady schedule.
Aptos, Arbitrum, and Ethena Among Key Projects
Aptos will release close to $48 million worth of tokens in September. The project is still in the early stages of its token release plan, which is why each new unlock is closely watched by market participants.
Arbitrum is also preparing for an unlock of about $45 million. As one of the largest Ethereum layer-2 projects, its release is expected to be a major focus for traders. Ethena will add another 60 million dollars into circulation, placing it among the larger releases of the month.
Fasttoken, Starknet, Sei, and Others
Fasttoken will introduce around $90 million in tokens to the market. However, since more than 96% of its supply is already available, analysts suggest this unlock will have a limited effect compared to others.
Starknet, Sei, and Immutable are also part of September’s unlocks. Starknet is set to release tokens worth almost $16.9 million. Sei will add $16.5 million, and Immutable will contribute with more than $13 million in tokens. Each of these releases, though smaller in comparison, continues the trend of increased supply across multiple projects.
Unlock Models and Market Context
Tokenomist data shows that the total market unlocks in September will reach around $4.7 billion. About 1.2 billion comes from cliff unlocks, while 3.5 billion will be distributed through linear schedules. Cliff unlocks usually bring larger releases at once, while linear unlocks introduce tokens gradually.
Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath, noted that investors are now focusing more on adoption, transparency, and governance. He added that this change has reduced short-term concerns about supply increases.
Bitcoin has struggled to break past the $10,000 mark in recent weeks. With the wave of token unlocks scheduled in September, the wider market will be watching for changes in liquidity and trading activity.
