Token unlocks worth roughly $325.6 million are scheduled for the second week of September 2026. The releases span multiple projects, with Aptos, Linea, and Cheelee making up the largest chunks. These scheduled distributions could add volatility to the market and push short-term prices around.
Aptos Unlocks 11.31M Tokens on September 11
Aptos will release 11.31 million APT tokens on September 11. That's about $7.09 million at current prices, or 0.65% of its released supply. The allocation splits four ways: 3.96 million for core contributors, 3.21 million for the community, 2.81 million for investors, and 1.33 million for the foundation.
Linea's 960M Token Release Lands September 10
Linea follows a day earlier, on September 10, with a much larger release. The project will unlock 960.13 million LINEA tokens, worth roughly $2.75 million. That's 3% of its released supply. The tokens are divided evenly between two allocations, both labeled 'Linea Consortium' — one for long-term alignment and one for Ignition.
Cheelee Unlocks 6.42M CHEEL on September 13
Cheelee, a social-fi platform, unlocks 6.42 million CHEEL tokens on September 13. The value is around $2.24 million, or 0.79% of its released supply. The breakdown includes 3.4 million for the reserve fund, 2.78 million for the team, 208,330 for advisors, and 27,780 for a private round.
Other Unlocks and Market Impact
Other notable unlocks in the same week include peaq, Babylon, and Movement, though the specific amounts weren't disclosed in the data. These scheduled releases can introduce volatility, as the sudden availability of tokens often leads to selling pressure. Short-term price movements are a common reaction, though the effect varies by project and market conditions.
Traders will be watching the days leading up to September 10, when Linea's release kicks off the week's activity. Whether the market absorbs these tokens without major disruption is an open question.
