3 Altcoins to Watch for the Second Week of August 2026
A packed week of catalysts is about to test three altcoins. Between now and Aug 16, one faces a large token unlock, another must prove its earnings can hold, and a third races toward a mandatory network upgrade.
That makes this a 'three altcoins to watch' list, each pulling a different way.
| Token | Outlook | Main Catalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Arbitrum (ARB) | Bearish | 92.65M ARB unlock on August 15; whales reducing holdings ahead of added supply |
| Hyperliquid (HYPE) | Neutral / Mixed | Trading fees and perp volume; stronger activity would support HYPE buybacks and price recovery |
| TRON (TRX) | Bullish | GreatVoyage v4.8.2 upgrade by Aug. 16, rising network fees, and strong USDT activity |
Arbitrum (ARB) Heads Into a Big Unlock as Whales Trim
Arbitrum starts the week under supply pressure. On August 15, about 92.65 million ARB unlocks, worth roughly $7.37 million.
That equals about 1.4% of the circulating supply, and most of it goes to the team, contributors, and investors.
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