The timing and scale of token unlocks significantly impact market dynamics, influencing investor decisions and token prices. Simultaneous large-scale unlocks can suppress buying interest, leading to temporary price drops. In contrast, gradual unlocks enable markets to absorb new supplies more smoothly, minimizing price fluctuations.

Token unlock events trigger market fluctuations as investors react to new token supplies. Investors adjust their positions based on unlock schedules, perceiving potential impacts on token value. This leads to price fluctuations, making it essential for investors to be prepared.

Upcoming token unlock events will begin on the Aptos network, with 11.31 million APT tokens valued at $99.75 million being unlocked on May 12. This represents 2.64% of the total supply. On May 14, the dYdX ecosystem will unlock 2.12 million DYDX tokens valued at $4.58 million, marking 0.79% of the circulating supply.

On May 15, token unlocks will occur across various ecosystems, including Starknet, Cyber, and Aevo. The largest unlock will happen in the Aevo ecosystem, with 827.60 million AEVO tokens being released, constituting 752.36% of its circulating supply.

On May 16, a significant token unlock will occur on the Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) network Arbitrum, with 92.65 million ARB tokens valued at $96.44 million being unlocked, accounting for 3.49% of the total supply. Multiple token unlocks will follow on May 17 and 18, impacting various ecosystems.

Token unlock events significantly affect the market, as seen in the past with Arbitrum (ARB), where the price fell below $1 from a pre-unlock price of $2. Investors must be aware of these events to navigate market dynamics effectively.