{"id":65537,"date":"2026-03-16T11:38:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=65537"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:38:43","slug":"dev-token-unlock-week-which-coins-will-be-affected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/dev-token-unlock-week-which-coins-will-be-affected\/","title":{"rendered":"Dev Token Unlock Week: Which Coins Will Be Affected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An important development is set to take place in the cryptocurrency market next week. Between March 16\u201322, a major token unlock process with a total value of approximately $229 million will occur. <strong>Token unlock<\/strong> events mean that tokens previously locked for a certain period will enter circulation, which can increase the market supply and potentially affect price movements. Large unlock events, in particular, are closely monitored by investors because they can create short-term selling pressure. This week, unlock events in major projects such as LayerZero, Arbitrum, and Lombard are being carefully watched due to their potential impact on market volatility.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/dev-token-unlock-week-which-coins-will-be-affected\/#Which_Projects_Will_Experience_Major_Token_Unlocks\" title=\"Which Projects Will Experience Major Token Unlocks?\">Which Projects Will Experience Major Token Unlocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/dev-token-unlock-week-which-coins-will-be-affected\/#Other_Notable_Token_Unlocks\" title=\"Other Notable Token Unlocks\">Other Notable Token Unlocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/dev-token-unlock-week-which-coins-will-be-affected\/#Why_Are_Token_Unlocks_Important\" title=\"Why Are Token Unlocks Important?\">Why Are Token Unlocks Important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Projects_Will_Experience_Major_Token_Unlocks\"><\/span>Which Projects Will Experience Major Token Unlocks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several important blockchain and DeFi ecosystem projects are scheduled to unlock tokens next week. These events are closely monitored by investors because the new supply entering the market may influence prices. Market analysts typically keep a close eye on such schedules, especially when the unlock values are high. The projects with the largest upcoming unlock amounts are listed below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65538 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unlock-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unlock-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unlock-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unlock-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unlock.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aster (ASTER)<\/p>\n<p>Unlock value: $55.9 million<br \/>\nTokens to be unlocked: 78.4 million ASTER<br \/>\nApproximately 0.98% of total supply<br \/>\nDate: March 17, 2026<\/p>\n<p>LayerZero (ZRO)<\/p>\n<p>Unlock value: $50.3 million<br \/>\nTokens to be unlocked: 24.68 million ZRO<br \/>\n2.47% of total supply<br \/>\nDate: March 20, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Lombard (BARD)<\/p>\n<p>Unlock value: $34.8 million<br \/>\nTokens to be unlocked: 30 million BARD<br \/>\n3% of total supply<br \/>\nDate: March 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p>River (RIVER)<\/p>\n<p>Unlock value: $27 million<br \/>\nTokens to be unlocked: 1.36 million RIVER<br \/>\n1.36% of total supply<br \/>\nDate: March 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p>STBL<\/p>\n<p>Unlock value: $15.1 million<br \/>\nTokens to be unlocked: 416.7 million STBL<br \/>\n4.17% of total supply<br \/>\nDate: March 16, 2026<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notable_Token_Unlocks\"><\/span>Other Notable Token Unlocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the major projects, several mid-sized projects will also have significant unlock events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ESPORTS (Yooldo): $12.6 million unlock \u2013 41 million tokens (4.6%)<\/li>\n<li>RTX (RateX): $10.5 million unlock \u2013 4.86 million tokens (4.86%)<\/li>\n<li>Arbitrum (ARB): $9.8 million unlock \u2013 92.6 million tokens (0.93%)<\/li>\n<li>Bedrock (BR): $7.4 million unlock \u2013 131.2 million tokens (13.1%)<\/li>\n<li>Kaito (KAITO): $6.3 million unlock \u2013 17.6 million tokens (1.76%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Token_Unlocks_Important\"><\/span>Why Are Token Unlocks Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Token unlock events usually involve tokens that were previously locked for early investors, team members, or funds being released into the market. This can create short-term selling pressure. According to crypto analytics platforms, unlocks with high percentages of total supply can significantly increase price volatility. Market analysts commented on the issue as follows:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cToken unlock processes can affect the supply balance in the market. Large unlocks may create serious price pressure, especially in projects with low liquidity.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For this reason, investors often track unlock schedules closely and adjust their risk management strategies accordingly. The multi-million-dollar token unlock events scheduled for the week of March 16\u201322 are considered a significant development that could create short-term volatility in the crypto market. High-volume unlocks in projects such as LayerZero, Aster, and Lombard are particularly on investors\u2019 radar. Monitoring token unlock schedules can help investors develop more informed strategies against potential price movements.<\/p>\n<p><em>In the comment section, you can freely share your comments and\u00a0 opinions about the topic. Additionally, don\u2019 t forget to follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Telegram,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for the latest\u00a0<a title=\"News\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\">news<\/a>\u00a0and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An important development is set to take place in the cryptocurrency market next week. 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