Bitway Token Unlock Adds 101.6M BTW to Circulation
Bitway’s November token unlock released 101,622,256 BTW into circulation on November 2, 2026, at 08:00 UTC. The tokens were already part of the project’s 10 billion maximum supply; the vesting event did not create new tokens or raise that cap. The batch represents about 1% of the maximum supply and was valued at roughly $110 million at the reported price.
BTW traded near $1.22 around the unlock, after reaching a previous high of just under $2.75 on October 14. Late-October daily trading volume was around $5 million to $7 million, leaving traders focused on whether market demand can absorb any tokens offered for sale. An unlock increases the amount available to trade, but does not mean holders will sell.
Bitway’s next scheduled token unlock is December 2, 2026, with releases of about 101.6 million BTW per month through February 2027. Monthly releases are expected to rise to around 225.2 million BTW from March 2027 as additional vesting contracts begin. Traders are likely to monitor these supply events alongside BTW’s volume, liquidity and price action.
Neutral
The unlock is a potential source of short-term selling pressure, but the event alone does not establish that selling will occur. The 101.6 million BTW release is about 1% of the token’s 10 billion maximum supply, and the tokens were already included in that cap. The reported $110 million value is also not equivalent to $110 million of actual sell orders.
In the short term, traders may watch exchange inflows, wallet movements, order-book depth and trading volume for signs that unlocked tokens are reaching the market. With reported daily volume of only $5 million to $7 million in late October, sizeable sales could have an outsized effect on price if liquidity remains thin. Conversely, holders may retain tokens or use them for ecosystem activity, limiting immediate market impact. BTW’s price near $1.22, compared with its recent high below $2.75, may also make market sentiment and existing volatility important factors.
Similar vesting events across crypto markets have often led to heightened volatility rather than a guaranteed price decline: the impact depends on how much of the unlocked supply is sold and whether demand absorbs it. Longer term, the more relevant issue is Bitway’s recurring supply schedule. Monthly releases are expected to remain around 101.6 million BTW through February 2027, then rise to about 225.2 million from March. That planned increase could weigh on sentiment if demand and liquidity fail to keep pace, while strong adoption and trading demand could help absorb the additional float. Overall, the event warrants monitoring but does not, by itself, provide a clear directional signal.