Aptos Unlocks $100M Worth of Tokens
- Market Structure
On May 12, 2026, Aptos unlocked 11.31 million tokens, equating to 2.65% of its circulating supply and valued at roughly $100 million. This scheduled unlock sparked CT debates over potential sell pressure and dilution of holder value, with some calling it a 'slow rug' for early investors. Others argued it was necessary for ecosystem growth and developer incentives. The event highlighted ongoing tensions around tokenomics in layer 1 projects. CT kept a close eye on whale wallets for dumps post-unlock.