$657M in Token Unlocks Hits the Market—Why Traders Are Watching Closely

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More than $657 million worth of crypto tokens are scheduled to unlock over the next seven days, injecting fresh supply into the market at the start of January 2026. Historically, large unlock events can act as volatility catalysts, especially when they involve contributor or investor allocations that may increase sell pressure.

This week’s unlocks are concentrated around three major ecosystems—Hyperliquid, Ethena, and Aptos. Whether prices dip or absorb the supply smoothly will depend on liquidity conditions, holder behavior, and broader market sentiment.

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back to back unlocks always feel like the market barely gets time to breathe