According to information from Tokenomist, the first massive token unlock of 2026 has been scheduled between January 5th and January 12th, with a value exceeding $657 million. The most significant event belongs to Hyperliquid (HYPE), with the release of $333 million in a single “cliff” execution—representing 3.25% of its total supply—alongside other relevant assets such as Ethena (ENA) and Aptos (APT).
This liquidity flow arrives at a critical juncture, with the total market capitalization stabilizing at $3.15 trillion following sharp declines since October. Analysts warn that these “cliff” events (immediate releases) force the market to prove whether it has sufficient depth to absorb the new inventory, especially as assets like Solana and XRP continue to trade significantly below their all-time highs.
In the coming days, the market will closely monitor exchange inflows and order book depth to manage volatility risks. The success in absorbing this supply will determine whether the optimism for an “altcoin season” in the first quarter of 2026 remains intact or if the excess supply will act as a persistent headwind for prices.
Source:https://tokenomist.ai/
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