According to Gate market data, JUP was priced at $0.1903 on January 26, marking a 4.01% decline over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Tokenomist data indicates that approximately 16.40% of SIGN tokens (1.64 billion tokens) are currently in circulation.
This week, several tokens—including SIGN and JUP—are set for major unlock events, with the total value of newly circulating tokens exceeding $100 million. These unlocks could significantly increase short-term selling pressure, potentially impacting the price trends of related assets.
01 Token Unlock Highlights This Week: SIGN and JUP
The main focus of this week’s token unlocks falls on January 28, with the unlocks of SIGN and Jupiter (JUP) drawing particular attention.
SIGN is scheduled to unlock tokens worth approximately $7.57 million on January 28, representing 15.76% of its current market capitalization. According to Tokenomist, these tokens will be allocated to the "Backers" segment.
As of January 26, SIGN’s circulating supply stood at 1.64 billion tokens, accounting for only 16.40% of its total supply of 10 billion tokens. Given the relatively high proportion of this unlock, the market may experience some price pressure.
JUP is also set for an unlock on January 28. According to Bitcoinsistemi, this unlock is valued at about $9.82 million, which is 1.66% of its market capitalization.
Gate market data shows JUP is currently priced at $0.1903, with a market cap of approximately $607.2 million. Tokenomist reports that the unlocked tokens will be allocated to the "Jupuary" category.
02 Other Key Token Unlock Schedules
Beyond SIGN and JUP, several other tokens are scheduled for unlocks this week, creating a period of concentrated supply release.
GateToken (GT) led the way with an unlock on January 26, releasing tokens worth about $64.54 million, or 5.79% of its market capitalization.
On January 29, Treehouse (TREE) will undergo a particularly large unlock, releasing tokens valued at $8.98 million—an impressive 58.01% of its market cap. Unlocks of this magnitude are highly likely to have a significant impact on TREE’s price.
Later in the week, Optimism (OP) is set to unlock tokens worth approximately $9.15 million on January 31. EigenCloud (EIGEN) will follow with an unlock valued at about $11.45 million on February 1.
03 Market Impact and Historical Review of Unlock Events
Token unlocks essentially release previously locked tokens into public circulation, directly increasing the potential market supply.
Historical data from Tokenomist shows that after previous unlock events, the 7-day price volatility for SIGN and JUP remained relatively low. This suggests that the market may have already priced in these events to some extent.
The actual price impact largely depends on the recipients of the unlocked tokens. If early investors or team members receive the tokens, they may be more inclined to take profits. Conversely, if tokens are allocated to the community or used for ecosystem incentives, immediate selling pressure may be less pronounced.
Additionally, overall market sentiment at the time of the unlock is a key variable. In a bullish market, strong demand may absorb the new supply; in a bearish or sideways market, additional supply can exacerbate downward pressure.
04 Strategies and Responses for Investors
For regular investors, adopting a cautious yet flexible approach is crucial during weeks of concentrated token unlocks.
Stay closely tuned to official announcements to understand exactly who will receive the unlocked tokens and what the subsequent plans are. If the project team has clear lock-up or staking incentive programs, these may help alleviate immediate selling pressure.
Make use of price alerts and charting tools provided by exchanges like Gate to set key price level notifications, enabling timely responses to market fluctuations. Volatility typically increases before and after unlock events.
Before making any trading decisions, review how the token has performed in previous unlock events for valuable insights. At the same time, assessing the project’s fundamentals and long-term development prospects remains essential.
Outlook
As of January 26, Gate market data shows JUP trading at $0.1903, with a 24-hour trading volume of $862,500. Tokenomist reports SIGN’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) at a substantial $400.4 million.
When unlocked tokens flood the market like water through a gate, short-term price movements ripple out like stones dropped in a lake. For long-term investors, the volatility brought by unlocks may create buying opportunities; for short-term traders, it calls for more refined risk management.
