According to Tokenomist, in the next seven days, single large unlocks (over $5 million each) include HYPE, XDC, BERA, and ENA; linear large unlocks (daily unlocks over $1 million) include RAIN, SOL, CC, TRUMP, RIVER, WLD, DOGE, and others. The total unlock value exceeds $638… pic.twitter.com/GPSlKJ1gZm
Several projects are seeing daily token additions through linear schedules, exceeding $1 million per day. RAIN leads, with 9.41 billion tokens worth over $90 million set to enter circulation this week.
Large supply releases bring newly tradable tokens into circulation. If these events come during a weak market phase, early holders often sell and add pressure on spot prices.
Altcoin Market in Stress
The scheduled token releases come as the broader altcoin market continues to weaken. On Feb. 2, total altcoin market capitalization fell by 4.4%, adding to past week’s losses.
According to data by TradingView, the altcoin market cap recently fell below its 100 day simple moving average. This level previously failed in May 2022 during the last bear phase.
The altcoin market has also broken down below the neckline of a classic head and shoulders pattern on the weekly chart.
This suggests that altcoins are in distribution, not accumulation. Historically, this leads to deep underperformance across the market.
Head and shoulders pattern on the crypto market cap chart (excluding BTC). | Source: TradingView
Analysts warn that any near term altcoin rebound may result in short-term relief rallies rather than a sustained recovery.
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A crypto journalist with over 5 years of experience in the industry, Parth has worked with major media outlets in the crypto and finance world, gathering experience and expertise in the space after surviving bear and bull markets over the years. Parth is also an author of 4 self-published books.