Crypto token unlocks in November 2026 matter for traders because several projects are scheduled to release tokens previously allocated to teams, investors, contributors and ecosystem funds.
One of the biggest events still ahead is Monad (MON), which is expected to unlock billions of tokens on November 24. Other projects worth watching include Allora (ALLO), Pieverse (PIEVERSE), Starknet (STRK), Arbitrum (ARB) and LayerZero (ZRO).
But the headline dollar value doesn’t tell the whole story. Some unlocks are a small share of an asset’s circulating supply, while others could significantly increase the tokens available in the market. And a scheduled unlock is not the same as what recipients actually claim or distribute.
The month’s calendar total is about $1.72 billion, according to Coin Alert News, which cites Tokenomist. Most of that comes from one modeled number: Hyperliquid (HYPE) was projected to release about $923 million on November 6, but Bittime reports only about 180,000 HYPE (roughly $14 million) was actually distributed. Bittime’s own rough estimate, excluding the HYPE projection, is closer to $0.8 billion.
Crypto Token Unlocks in November 2026: Calendar
The table shows notable scheduled releases from November 11 to the end of the month.
| Date (2026) | Token | Unlock amount | Estimated value | Share of circulating supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | APT (Aptos) | 4.54M | $2.6M | 0.51% |
| Nov 11 | ALLO (Allora) | 160M–165M | $23M–$28M | Estimates vary |
| Nov 12–14 | PUMP (Pump.fun) | 625M or 6.87B* | $2.25M–$25M* | 0.14%–1.5%* |
| Nov 14 | PIEVERSE | 86.4M | ~$100M–$140M | ~29%–31% |
| Nov 15 | STRK (Starknet) | 127M | ~$4.8M–$5.1M | 1.66% |
| Nov 15 | SEI (Sei) | 97.8M | ~$4.3M | 1.45% |
| Nov 16 | ARB (Arbitrum) | 92.7M | ~$14M–$15M | 1.34% |
| Nov 16 | CRO (Cronos) | ~1.17B | ~$60M | Not stated |
| Nov 20 | ZRO (LayerZero) | 23.3M | ~$34M–$40M | 5.83% |
| Nov 24 | MON (Monad) | 15.6B–17.1B | ~$257M–$336M | Trackers differ |
| Nov 25 | XPL (Plasma) | 228M | ~$12.3M | 4.78% |
| Nov 29 | FF (Falcon Finance) | 135M | ~$11.5M | 3.81% |
Figures are approximate tracker estimates around November 11. Prices and circulating-supply calculations change, and trackers disagree, so ranges are shown. *Pump.fun: some calendars list a 625 million PUMP release, others a 6.87 billion release on November 14. Do not add the two together without checking whether they are separate allocations. The SEI, XPL, FF and APT rows come from tracker data we could not cross-check against a second source.
1. Monad (MON): November’s Biggest Upcoming Unlock
Monad’s November 24 unlock could be the largest scheduled release of the month by dollar value. Depending on the tracker, about 15.6 billion to 17.1 billion MON are expected to unlock, valued at roughly $257 million to $336 million. The release is associated with the project’s team, investors and Category Labs treasury.
What makes it important is its size relative to circulating supply. Some trackers put it above 130% of circulating supply, while another estimates around 17% to 33%. The gap comes from how each provider counts circulating tokens, so traders should not treat either percentage as definitive.
The key question is how recipients handle the tokens. Some may hold them, while others may transfer or sell a portion.
2. Allora (ALLO): First Major Insider Unlock
About 160 million ALLO are expected to unlock around November 11, worth roughly $23 million to $28 million. The release relates to core contributors and early backers after the initial distribution period.
The date is an estimate derived from the project’s launch timeline by trackers, not a separately confirmed announcement from the foundation. The share of circulating supply is also uncertain: figures range from about 38% to 66% depending on the supply estimate used. An unlock does not mean all of these tokens will reach exchanges or be sold.
3. Pieverse (PIEVERSE): November 14 Unlock
Pieverse has a notable release on November 14. According to Cryptoticker, about 86.4 million PIEVERSE (8.64% of the one billion maximum supply) unlock, equal to roughly 29% to 31% of circulating supply depending on whether CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko supply figures are used. At about $1.15 per token on November 4, that was just under $100 million; other trackers show up to about $140 million at different prices.
Per CoinMarketCap data cited by Cryptoticker, the tokens go to investors, the foundation reserve, ecosystem and marketing, the team and advisers, and community growth. Most are linear releases, with the ecosystem and marketing portion as a cliff. The project has not confirmed the exact daily amount.
4. LayerZero (ZRO): November 20 Token Release
About 23.3 million ZRO are scheduled for November 20, valued at roughly $34 million to $40 million (some trackers show November 19). The tokens go to core contributors and strategic partners and represent about 5.83% of circulating supply according to one tracker. That makes ZRO one of the larger releases to watch after Monad and Pieverse. Exchange deposits and on-chain transfers around the date are worth watching, though a transfer alone does not mean a sale.
5. Arbitrum (ARB): November 16 Unlock
Arbitrum is expected to release about 92.7 million ARB on November 16, worth around $14 million to $15 million, or roughly 1.34% of circulating supply. The allocation goes to the team, advisors and investors. It is modest as a share of supply, but still worth watching if trading volumes are weak.
Other Upcoming Token Unlocks in November
- Aptos (APT), Nov 11: about 4.54 million APT, roughly $2.6 million, for the community and foundation.
- Pump.fun (PUMP), Nov 12–14: trackers list either about 625 million PUMP (~$2.25 million) or about 6.87 billion PUMP (~$25 million). Treat these as different reporting methods until reconciled.
- Starknet (STRK), Nov 15: 127 million STRK, about 1.66% of circulating supply and roughly $5 million, for early contributors and investors, per Cryptoticker and Tokenomist.
- Sei (SEI), Nov 15: about 97.8 million SEI, roughly $4.3 million, for the team and private-sale investors.
- Cronos (CRO), Nov 16: about 1.17 billion CRO, roughly $60 million, per Bittime.
- Plasma (XPL), Nov 25: about 228 million XPL, roughly $12.3 million, across ecosystem, team and investor allocations.
- Falcon Finance (FF), Nov 29: about 135 million FF, roughly $11.5 million. Per one tracker, ecosystem and foundation portions become available while team and investor allocations stay staked longer.
What Is a Crypto Token Unlock?
A token unlock happens when previously restricted cryptocurrency becomes available to its designated recipients. Projects commonly reserve tokens for founders and teams, early investors, community rewards, ecosystem development, and foundation or treasury allocations, and release them on a vesting schedule over months or years.
Cliff unlock: a larger batch becomes available on a specific date after a waiting period, which can noticeably increase available supply.
Linear unlock: tokens are released gradually, daily, weekly or monthly, spreading the extra supply over time.
Do Token Unlocks Cause Crypto Prices to Fall?
Not necessarily. An unlock increases the amount of cryptocurrency recipients can access. It does not automatically mean those tokens will be sold. The reaction depends on four things:
- Size of the unlock. The percentage of circulating supply is often more useful than the dollar value.
- Who receives the tokens. Early investor and team allocations tend to raise more selling concerns than community or ecosystem allocations.
- Market demand. Strong buying and volume can absorb new supply; weak demand can make even a small release matter.
- Actual distribution. Tokens becoming eligible is different from tokens entering circulation. Hyperliquid is the clearest example this month.
How to Track Upcoming Crypto Token Unlocks and the Unlock Calendar
- Tokenomist: token vesting schedules and unlock data.
- DefiLlama Unlocks: upcoming releases and supply information.
- CryptoRank: unlock calendars and project data.
- CoinMarketCap: prices, circulating supply and market cap.
Compare more than one source. Platforms use different circulating-supply figures, release dates and valuation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the biggest crypto token unlock in November 2026?
Monad (MON) is the largest major unlock still ahead, at roughly $257 million to $336 million depending on the tracker and price, on November 24.
Which tokens have major unlocks this week?
Notable releases around November 11 to 15 include Allora (ALLO), Aptos (APT), Pump.fun (PUMP), Pieverse (PIEVERSE), Starknet (STRK) and Sei (SEI).
Does a token unlock mean the price will crash?
No. An unlock makes restricted tokens available, but recipients do not have to sell them. Price depends on demand, liquidity, sentiment and how much of the supply reaches the market.
Why do token unlock figures differ between websites?
Trackers use different token prices, circulating-supply definitions, vesting schedules and release classifications. Some include linear distributions while others focus on cliff unlocks.
Where can I check the next Monad token unlock?
Follow DefiLlama, Tokenomist and the project’s official token information, and check the latest data before making decisions.
Final Thoughts
Monad stands out because of the size of its distribution, while Pieverse, Allora and LayerZero also deserve attention. What matters is not only how many tokens unlock, but the share of circulating supply, who receives them and whether they actually reach the market. The Hyperliquid case, about $923 million projected versus roughly $14 million distributed, shows how far a schedule and reality can differ.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Unlock schedules and valuations are estimates and may change. Verify information through official project sources and do your own research.
Sources and Data References
- Coin Alert News: Hyperliquid Leads $1.72B November Token Unlock Calendar
- Bittime: Token Unlock November 2026
- KuCoin: Top 10 Biggest Token Unlocks in November 2026
- KuCoin: Second week of November 2026
- Tokenomist: Weekly Unlock Digest, Nov 9–15
- Cryptoticker: Pieverse unlock on November 14
- Cryptoticker: Starknet unlock, November 15
Data reviewed November 11, 2026. Estimated USD values are snapshots, not guaranteed market values.