SAHARA Token Plunges 45% Amid Token Unlock and Locked Supply Concerns

The SAHARA token, native to the Sahara AI ecosystem, experienced a sharp 45.6% price decline, dropping to an intraday low of $0.0346 according to Binance market data at 23:24 UTC+8. At the time of reporting, it was trading at $0.04426, down from a 24-hour high of $0.08141. The plunge is largely attributed to a token unlock event on November 26, 2025, which increased circulating supply and selling pressure.

Market analysts, including Bitget Insights, noted a bearish technical shift as the token rejected an ascending trendline and fell below horizontal support levels. Concerns were amplified by data from Sarmaaya Financials highlighting that 75% of SAHARA tokens remain locked, posing ongoing risks of future selling pressure from scheduled unlocks. The Sahara AI team has not issued an official response, fueling investor uncertainty and potential further volatility.

Sahara AI, a layer-1 blockchain platform aimed at democratizing artificial intelligence development, raised $43 million in a Series A round backed by investors like Pantera Capital, Polychain, and YZi Labs. The SAHARA token serves multiple utilities, including accessing AI assets, paying for services, and participating in governance via the Sahara DAO. Despite strong fundamentals, the event underscores the impact of tokenomics and market sentiment on price stability.