Jan 5, 2026
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$657M in Token Unlocks Set for Early 2026 Release
The first full trading week of 2026 sees a significant token supply unlock, with $657 million worth of altcoins set to enter circulation from Jan. 5 to Jan. 12.
- Token unlocks pose sell risk due to increased supply entering the market simultaneously.
- Key tokens facing one-time unlocks over $5 million include Hyperliquid #HYPE, Ethena #ENA, and Aptos (APT).
- HYPE leads with $333 million in tokens releasing, equivalent to 3.25% of its total supply.
- Daily unlocks over $1 million involve Solana (#SOL), Dogecoin (#DOGE), and Avalanche (#AVAX).
- Total crypto market cap is near $3.15 trillion, down $1.13 trillion since early October.
- Some analysts predict a potential altcoin rally in Q1 2026.
- Binance flow data indicates high negative netflows for Enjin Coin (ENJ), Amp (AMP), and Smooth Love Potion (SLP).
- Meme coin sector's market cap reached $47.04 billion, up 28% in the past week.
