The cryptocurrency landscape is poised for notable shifts this week as a series of token unlock events will take place across 27 altcoins. These unlocks are crucial as they can significantly influence market dynamics and investor sentiment.
Token unlock events are scheduled to occur following a week of heightened volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Market participants are particularly attentive as economic developments, including a potential tariff decision in the U.S., could further impact trading behavior.
Here”s a breakdown of the upcoming token unlocks:
- Arbitrum (ARB): Market Value – $659.01 million, Tokens Unlocked – $10.56 million (1.61%), Date – February 16, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- Zebec Network (ZBCN): Market Value – $200.80 million, Tokens Unlocked – $2.09 million (1.04%), Date – February 16, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- GoPlus (GPS): Market Value – $52.85 million, Tokens Unlocked – $1.97 million (3.72%), Date – February 16, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- Drift Protocol (DRIFT): Market Value – $49.69 million, Tokens Unlocked – $1.24 million (2.50%), Date – February 16, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- Pudgy Penguins (PENGU): Market Value – $437.89 million, Tokens Unlocked – $4.89 million (1.12%), Date – February 17, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- ApeCoin (APE): Market Value – $97.09 million, Tokens Unlocked – $1.88 million (1.95%), Date – February 17, 2026, 09:00 UTC+3.
- ZKsync (ZK): Market Value – $190.10 million, Tokens Unlocked – $3.74 million (1.97%), Date – February 17, 2026, 13:00 UTC+3.
- LayerZero (ZRO): Market Value – $360.48 million, Tokens Unlocked – $43.81 million (12.18%), Date – February 20, 2026, 18:00 UTC+3.
- Yooldo (ESPORTS): Market Value – $55.82 million, Tokens Unlocked – $13.93 million (24.85%), Date – February 19, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
- ETHGas (GWEI): Market Value – $44.35 million, Tokens Unlocked – $1.17 million (2.63%), Date – February 21, 2026, 03:00 UTC+3.
These unlocks represent a significant portion of the respective market values, with some tokens experiencing over 50% release, such as STBL (STBL), unlocking $11.34 million, which is 57.68% of its market value.
Investors should keep a close eye on these events, as unlocking large amounts of tokens can lead to increased selling pressure, impacting prices across these altcoins. Understanding the potential effects of these unlocks is essential for navigating the volatile crypto market landscape this week.










































