The new trading week opens with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the altcoin market. While Bitcoin’s consolidation has calmed the broader crypto landscape, several mid-cap tokens are preparing for large-scale unlock events that could inject fresh volatility into prices.
Data reviewed by analysts this weekend shows that more than $70 million worth of previously locked tokens are set to hit circulation in the coming days — a mix of infrastructure, DeFi, and gaming assets all preparing for their scheduled releases.
Early Week Pressure from Smaller Projects
The week begins with early unlocks from Impossible Cloud Network (ICNT) and StakeStone (STO) on Monday, November 3. Although relatively small in size, these two events mark the start of a packed seven-day stretch. ICNT will expand supply by roughly 5%, while STO will increase circulation by just under 3%, both occurring in the early hours of the morning.
By Tuesday, the spotlight turns to the larger names. Ethena (ENA) — one of the biggest DeFi projects of 2025 — will free up an estimated $63 million in tokens, its largest single unlock of the quarter. SEDA Protocol (FLX) follows shortly after, adding another $1.45 million to the market. Together, the two could influence short-term liquidity conditions across several exchanges.
Gaming Tokens Take Center Stage
Midweek, attention shifts to Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA) — the blockchain gaming token that’s scheduled to expand its supply by a staggering 20% on Wednesday, November 5. Analysts warn this may become one of the most volatile moments of the week, given MAVIA’s relatively thin trading volume and speculative history.
The trend continues into Friday, when Space and Time (SXT) prepares to release another batch of tokens worth about $1.23 million, an event expected to draw interest from data-infrastructure investors watching for arbitrage opportunities.
Weekend Unlocks Could Keep Traders on Edge
Two final unlocks are slated for Saturday, November 8, rounding out the week. The first, Movement (MOVE), will expand circulating supply by 1.8%, followed closely by Baby Shark Universe (BSU) at 4.6% — both potentially reshaping short-term sentiment among speculative traders.
Altogether, the week’s schedule represents one of the most active unlock periods of the quarter, with cumulative releases spanning multiple market sectors.
Why It Matters
Periods like these often create temporary turbulence in the altcoin market. Freshly unlocked tokens can dilute existing holdings, pressure prices, and test investor confidence — but they can also serve as opportunities for accumulation if markets absorb the supply smoothly.
After a week that saw heavy losses across the crypto sector, traders are watching closely to see whether this new wave of token unlocks will deepen the correction or set the stage for a rebound later in November.
