Haciyev Reşit 
As the cryptocurrency market enters the new week, large-scale token unlocks across many altcoins have moved to the center of investors’ attention. Significant unlocks especially in low market-cap projects—carry the potential to increase price volatility. Last week, geopolitical developments and key macroeconomic data from the U.S. added uncertainty to the market. During this period, Bitcoin posted a limited weekly decline of 0.41% and failed to hold above the $95,000 level. While Bitcoin continues to move sideways, attention on the altcoin side has shifted to this week’s scheduled token unlocks.
Key Token Unlocks to Watch This Week
In the new week, notable token unlocks are expected across both large-cap projects and low-liquidity altcoins. Unlocks that represent a high percentage relative to market capitalization may increase circulating supply and create short-term price pressure. This effect can be more pronounced in projects with limited liquidity, meaning investors may need to manage positions more cautiously amid potential volatility.
January 12, 2026
Aptos (APT)
- Unlock Amount: $20.36 million
- Percentage of Market Cap: 50%
- Time: 03:00
January 13, 2026
BounceBit (BB)
- Unlock Amount: $2.85 million
- Percentage of Market Cap: 79%
- Time: 16:00
January 15, 2026
- Boundless (ZKC) – 12%
- WalletConnect (WCT) – 82%
- StarkNet (STRK) – 54%
January 16, 2026
Multiple projects will see simultaneous unlocks on this date:
- Arbitrum (ARB) – $19.41 million (1.64%)
- Drift Protocol (DRIFT) – 50%
- STBL (STBL) – 68%
January 17, 2026
- Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) – 12%
- Solv Protocol (SOLV) – 84%
- Aster (ASTER) – 14%
- ApeCoin (APE) – 95%
- ZKsync (ZK) – 02%
January 18, 2026
Ondo Finance (ONDO)
- Unlock Amount: $775.77 million
- Percentage of Market Cap: 39%
- Time: 16:00
The ONDO unlock stands out as the largest and most critical unlock of the week.
Assessment
Token unlocks scheduled for the new week increase volatility risk, particularly for low market-cap altcoins with high unlock ratios. While Bitcoin maintains a sideways trend, it is important for investors to closely monitor the token unlock calendar and remain cautious toward short-term price movements. These developments may create liquidity pressure in the altcoin market, while also signaling a period that warrants close attention for potential medium-term opportunities.
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