This week will bring over $92 million worth of token unlocks across several major projects, according to CryptoRank. LayerZero’s ZRO leads the pack with a $51.91 million unlock on August 20, representing 2.47% of its supply and more than 22% of its market cap. Kaito’s KAITO follows with $18.50 million unlocking the same day, equivalent to 1.67% of supply. 🔓 Top 7 Token Unlocks of the Upcoming Week The following tokens with the largest unlock amount will be unlocked next week: $ZRO – $51.91M$KAITO – $18.50M$ZK – $11.10M$PLUME – $10.24M$APE – $9.62M$ERA – $6.89M$MELANIA – $4.82M pic.twitter.com/Y8xzMtgE57 — CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) August 16, 2025 Massive Unlocking Events this Week Other notable unlocks include zkSync’s ZK ($11.10 million), Plume Network’s PLUME ($10.24 million), ApeCoin’s APE ($9.62 million), Caldera’s ERA ($6.89 million), and meme token MELANIA ($4.82 million). The unlocks vary in market cap impact. For example, ERA’s release will represent 4.86% of its market cap, while MELANIA’s event equals 3.25%. On the other hand, APE’s unlock is smaller at 1.92% of market cap, though it adds pressure to a token already holding 87.9% unlocked supply. This week could be just the start. Here’s our analysis on why the next few months to be a turning point for altcoin holders. Market Conditions Add to Unlock Pressure The timing of these unlocks comes as the broader crypto market trades under pressure. Bitcoin slipped to $115,000, while Ethereum shed nearly 5% in the past 24 hours, dragging major altcoins lower. Despite this downturn, the Total 2 market cap chart suggests a potential bullish setup. Rising Wedge Points to Breakout or Breakdown The Total 2 daily chart reveals an ascending wedge pattern that has formed since May, with a market cap currently at $1.54 trillion. While price action has so far respected the wedge, the pattern typically precedes a breakdown, raising caution for traders. Momentum indicators are mixed with the MACD showing weakening bullish momentum, while the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) hovers near neutral, indicating slowed capital inflows but not yet bearish. A breakdown from this wedge could see market cap fall back toward $1.40 trillion, while a breakout above $1.65 trillion resistance would signal renewed strength for altcoins. Source: TradingView With heavy unlocks scheduled next week and bearish sentiment pressuring the market, tokens like $ZRO, $KAITO, and $ZK may see increased volatility. Altcoin resilience will hinge on whether the Total 2 chart confirms a breakdown or finds support to continue its multi-month uptrend. Traders will be closely watching $1.65 trillion as a make-or-break level for the broader altcoin market. But are there bull signs? Despite the risks, a few indicators point to an altseason. Here are 5 signs we’ve been watching. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.
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