3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the First Week of January 2026
Over $657 million in crypto tokens from Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and Aptos (APT) are scheduled for unlocking in early January 2026.Summary
Crypto token unlocks totaling over $657 million are expected in the first week of January 2026, potentially causing market volatility. The three major projects involved are Hyperliquid (HYPE), Ethena (ENA), and Aptos (APT).
Hyperliquid (HYPE) is set to unlock 12.46 million tokens, valued at about $330.51 million, on January 6, all designated for core contributors. Ethena (ENA) will release 171.88 million tokens on January 5, valued at $42.91 million, distributed between core contributors and investors. Aptos (APT) has a scheduled unlock of 11.31 million tokens on January 11, worth $21.94 million, allocated to core contributors, community, investors, and the foundation.
These unlocks inject fresh liquidity into the market. Other tokens, including Linea (LINEA), Movement (MOVE), and IOTA (IOTA), are also expected to see new supply entering circulation during the week.
(Source：BeInCrypto)