Haciyev Reşit 
October is usually an active month for investors in the crypto market, and this year is expected to follow the same trend. A total of 13 altcoins are scheduled for major token unlocks, releasing approximately $575 million worth of tokens into circulation. While this will increase market liquidity, it may also cause short-term price volatility.
The largest token unlocks in October will take place on the Grass network with $144 million worth of tokens. In second place comes the Plasma (XPL) network, with a $92 million unlock. Other altcoins will also see small and mid-sized unlocks, offering additional opportunities for investors.
Key Unlocks and Dates
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Ethena (ENA) – October 2
Unlock: 40.6M tokens ($23.7M), 0.62% of circulating supply.
This unlock will provide ENA with additional liquidity and may create buying opportunities for retail investors. -
Immutable X (IMX) – October 2
Unlock: 24.52M tokens ($17.6M), 1.26% of circulating supply.
For IMX, this unlock means tokens allocated for ecosystem projects will enter circulation. -
Linea (LINEA) – October 10
Unlock: 480M + 600M long-term tokens ($28M), 6.57% of circulating supply.
LINEA will view this period as a critical opportunity for ecosystem development and liquidity support. -
Aptos (APT) – October 11
Unlock: 11.3M tokens ($52.2M), 2.15% of circulating supply.
APT investors should expect short-term volatility and increased liquidity. -
Aethir (ATH) – October 12
Unlock: 1.26B tokens ($65.4M), 16.08% of circulating supply.
This massive supply increase could significantly boost ATH’s trading volume and volatility. -
Starknet (STRK) – October 15
Unlock: 127M tokens ($18.24M), 5.64% of circulating supply. -
Sei (SEI) – October 15
Unlock: 55.5M tokens ($16.25M), 1.15% of circulating supply. -
Arbitrum (ARB) – October 16
Unlock: 92.6M tokens ($40M), 1.99% of circulating supply. -
Fasttoken (FTN) – October 18
Unlock: 20M tokens ($40.4M), 2.04% of circulating supply. -
Kaito (KAITO) – October 20
Unlock: 8.35M tokens ($12.5M), 3.06% of circulating supply. -
Plasma (XPL) – October 25
Unlock: 20M tokens ($88.89M), 6.84% of circulating supply.
This unlock may help restore confidence in the XPL market after recent FUD rumors. -
Grass (GRASS) – October 28
Unlock: 181M tokens ($145.4M), 72.4% of circulating supply.
Grass will lead October with the largest unlock, providing significant market liquidity. -
Jupiter (JUP) – October 28
Unlock: 53.47M tokens ($24.5M), 1.72% of circulating supply.
Outlook
The major token unlocks in October bring both opportunities and risks for investors. Large releases such as Grass and Plasma could exert selling pressure in the short term, while medium and smaller unlocks across other altcoins may offer investment opportunities.
For crypto investors, closely monitoring market movements during this period will be crucial to anticipate liquidity changes and potential price fluctuations. In the long run, token unlocks play a key role in strengthening ecosystems and improving token liquidity.
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