Approximately $337 to $338 million worth of locked crypto tokens is scheduled to hit the market this week, according to CryptoRank's weekly unlock calendar published on October 19. The releases span October 19 through 25, 2026.
Akedo Games (AKE) leads the pack at approximately $62.42 million, representing about 9.25% of the token's estimated market cap of $680 to $700 million. The next five largest unlocks are LayerZero (ZRO) at $47.14 million, Plasma (XPL) at $17.52 million, Humanity Protocol (H) at $15.32 million, YZY at $8.17 million, and SoSoValue (SOSO) at $6.83 million.
October 21 Draws Attention
October 21 is expected to see the week's largest single-day unlock at approximately $94.88 million, driven primarily by AKE's release. LayerZero's unlock is scheduled for around October 20, while Plasma and Humanity Protocol are both expected around October 25.
Understanding Token Unlocks
Token unlocks are scheduled releases of previously locked tokens under a project's vesting plan. These allocations typically belong to teams, investors, and advisors. Projects lock tokens at launch to prevent early backers from selling their entire holdings immediately, then release them in batches over time. Once unlocked, holders can keep their tokens, stake them, or sell them on secondary markets.
Market Implications
Historical patterns indicate that large unlocks can lead to near-term price declines when recipients choose to sell shortly after receiving their tokens. The release expands the available supply that could enter the market, though unlocking does not force any sales to occur.
For traders and holders, Humanity Protocol warrants attention despite its smaller dollar value. Its unlock represents approximately 12.72% of its market cap, a higher proportion of available supply than AKE's release relative to its market cap.
