Crypto Market Sees Key Dates Ahead in Q4 2026
The fourth quarter of 2026 brings a series of important dates for the crypto market. Between October and December, there are around a dozen key events that will impact the supply of individual tokens, rate expectations, and tax obligations. Some of these events are deadlines from statutes, while others are targets from development roadmaps.
On October 2, DoubleZero will unlock 1.655 billion 2Z tokens, which represents an increase of 47.7 percent in a single day. This is the hardest case of the quarter and will dilute the network's supply significantly. On the same day, Sui will release roughly $61 million worth of tokens.
The Federal Reserve's open market committee meetings on October 27-28 and December 8-9 are also crucial dates to watch. These meetings will impact rate expectations and have a ripple effect throughout the market. The US midterm elections on November 3 may also influence market sentiment.