Crypto Projects Will Unlock $1B in Tokens by December
Operators and investors should prepare for significant supply dilution across several major token projects in the coming weeks.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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Monad, Stable, and KITE have scheduled major token unlocks totaling nearly $1 billion in value between November 3, 2026, and December 8, 2026. These events will increase the available market supply by releasing tokens previously held by early contributors and investors.
Why it matters
Token unlocks increase the circulating supply, which can alter price dynamics and market liquidity for participants. Understanding these release schedules is essential for operators managing digital asset portfolios or assessing the capital structure of blockchain-based firms.
Monad leads with a $521 million release representing 131.6% of its current market cap, followed by Stable at $353 million (69.4%) and KITE at $119 million (33.4%). These figures represent a massive shift in circulating supply for the respective tokens compared to their current market valuations.
The players
Monad
A blockchain project currently undergoing a significant increase in its circulating token supply.
Stable
A digital asset project scheduled for a major release of reserved tokens to the market.
KITE
A crypto entity preparing for a multi-million dollar liquidity event in early November.
The details
Token unlocks operate by injecting assets previously reserved for project teams and early backers into the active market. This process creates a sudden increase in potential selling pressure as previously locked shares become tradeable. Smaller scheduled releases including $52 million for LIT, $46 million for PIEVERSE, and $43 million for ALLO add to the broader liquidity shifts occurring through the fourth quarter.
Timeline
KITE will release $119 million in tokens on November 3, 2026.
Monad will release $521 million in tokens on November 24, 2026.
Stable will release $353 million in tokens on December 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This wave of scheduled supply expansion follows the industry's historical trend of token dilution events that influence market volatility. These upcoming events align with standard project roadmaps for unlocking capital for early contributors and team members.
Operators with exposure to these assets should audit their positions ahead of the November and December release dates to account for potential liquidity shifts. Firms holding these tokens should review their risk tolerance regarding supply-side dilution.
The takeaway
Large-scale token unlocks effectively restructure the supply side of a project's market. Monitor the specific dates in November and December to track how these liquidity events interact with your existing asset holdings or operational exposures.
Further reading
For broader trends on market liquidity and asset pricing, visit the /economics/economic-indicators/ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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