
AI-generated summary
Token unlockings in cryptocurrency markets may create downward pressure on prices by increasing the supply in circulation. According to data provided by Tokenomist, these expansions were planned in advance.
October 2026 will see a total of approximately 900 million dollars worth of unlocking in 21 altcoins in the cryptocurrency market.
In the first two days of the month, lock openings worth a total of 271 million dollars were completed in SUI, EIGEN, BTW, 2Z and ENA. There are approximately $618 million in unlocking opportunities for the rest of October.
According to data provided by Tokenomist, the biggest unlock of the month in terms of ratio to circulating supply will be in APR. 146.7 million APR tokens will be unlocked on October 23. While this amount corresponds to 46.67 percent of the circulating supply, its value is approximately 20 million dollars at current prices.
The biggest unlocking in dollar terms will take place in HYPE. 3.75 million HYPE will be unlocked on October 6th. While the value of the tokens at current prices is approximately 333 million dollars, the amount in question corresponds to 1.69 percent of the circulating supply.
Here are all unlocks worth $5 million or more this month, sorted by date:
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The price of the APR token may show a short-term decline before or after the unlock on October 23.
Possible · Within days
The HYPE token's unlock on October 6 could trigger a significant decline in its price.
Possible · Within days

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