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Launch of Arbitrum (ARB) tokens worth $19.7 million — How much pressure is there on the price in the short term?

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Arbitrum (ARB), the leading halal project on the Ethereum Layer 2 network, completed a large-scale scheduled token release around December 15 or 16, 2025, with approximately 92.65 million ARB tokens launched into the market, valued at about $19.7 million.

Token release events are typically considered a "negative" event for short-term prices, raising concerns among investors about the near-term trajectory of ARB. However, analysts indicate that despite the supply pressure, the strong fundamentals of the Arbitrum ecosystem remain a solid foundation for its long-term value.

Supply Shock: Release Details and Market Reaction

The release of 92.65 million ARB tokens represents approximately 1.90%

of the current circulating supply of ARB. This batch of tokens was primarily allocated to team members, advisors, and early investors, as part of a pre-defined linear vesting schedule over several years.

Short-term price pressure: Market Known: Token release events, especially those involving team and investor allocations, usually lead to short-term volatility and downward pressure.

Raising the lock-up period means that holders get liquidity to sell for the first time, as many choose to realize partial profits.