After falling from its Macro Range, Aptos (APT) has faced rejection from key levels. Amid its 15% monthly decline, some analysts suggest that APT’s party won’t continue until the $5 resistance is reclaimed. Related Reading: Is The Storm Over For Ethereum? Analyst Says ‘Face-Melting’ Rally Comes Next Aptos Trades In ‘No Man’s Land’ Over the past two weeks, Aptos has seen its price drop to its lowest levels in two years, falling below the $4 mark for the first time. The cryptocurrency has been trading within the $5.45-$17 price range since 2023, maintaining the Macro Range lows until the March corrections. Notably, APT had tested this key level twice before, but closed below its Macro Range for the first time last month. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that the cryptocurrency has historically developed bases around these levels “in the form of downside wicks for three-month periods,” seemingly forming one for the third time with its current downtrend. Amid the early April recovery, the analyst noted that Aptos was forming a lower timeframe bullish divergence as its Relative Strength Index (RSI) was forming Higher Lows despite the downside deviation. Nonetheless, he warned about “the dangers of a higher timeframe bearish retest for APT.” Since then, Aptos has “followed through on that bearish retest and rejected from the previous Macro Range Low, treating it as resistance.” After the rejection, APT’s price retraced 26% to the $3.9 support, where it “found some liquidity” and bounced to the $4.2-$4.5 range. “However, still, the confirmation for a trend reversal isn’t there just yet,” he explained, adding that Aptos must reclaim the Macro Range Lows or it would risk further bleeding. APT needs to reclaim the $5.44 Range Low level as support to confirm that it is ready to resynchronise with its prior range and try to position itself to challenge for higher prices. Without that confirmation, the risk is a little bit too steep because APT is in the middle of no man’s land. Until then, “it will be important to watch out for signs of mounting strength in the meantime,” the analyst added. APT Party Halted? Similarly, analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems considers that there will be “no party on APT” until it reclaims the $5 resistance, which it has been unable to recover for the past two weeks. “As long as we stay below the $5 level, unfortunately, it’s just a bearish retest,” he asserted. Meanwhile, another market watcher pointed out that APT has been moving within a falling wedge pattern for the past five months, with a breakout “imminent.” However, the analyst affirmed that this week’s performance could determine whether the pattern will break out, as it needs to reclaim the $5 resistance and surge above $5.4. Related Reading: On The Brink: Ethereum Challenges Descending Channel, Targets $3,000 Price Rekt Capital noted that Aptos has revisited the 35 Relative Strength Index (RSI) during its recent performance, “which has historically been a key region in facilitating basing periods from which price would reverse to the upside over time.” With APT at this level, the RSI would need to break its multi-week RSI Downtrend to “confirm a sign of emerging strength in price, building out a bottoming-out area here. Until then, it is a waiting game for the most part.” As of this writing, APT trades at $4.5, a 1% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Amid the market retrace, Aptos (APT) has seen an 8% decline in the past 24 hours, falling below a key support zone for the second time this week. Despite the correction, some analysts consider that the cryptocurrency could be poised for a breakout soon. Related Reading: Ethereum Trading In ‘No Man’s Land’, But Analyst Says Breakout Is A Matter Of Time Aptos Loses Macro Range Lows During the March retraces, Aptos fell below a crucial support level for the first time since August 2024 but recovered 24% near the end of the month. However, APT followed the rest of the market and dumped 11% to close the March below key levels. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that APT closed last month below its Macro Range Low of $5.44 for the first time. The cryptocurrency has been trading within the $5.45-$17 price range since 2023, retesting the range lows two times before. Historically, “APT tends to develop bases here in the form of downside wicks for three-month periods,” he explained, adding that the cryptocurrency seems to be developing a third three-month base, with the difference that it has closed below this range for the first time in the monthly timeframe. Following this performance, Aptos will need to reclaim the $5.44 level as support “to end this Monthly close as a downside deviation” and “avoid a bearish retest here.” Previously, the analyst suggested that holding this level could reverse ATP’s price action in the coming months, as it has done with the other clusters. Additionally, he pointed out the previous consolidations included a “downside wicking below support.” In his recent analysis, Rekt Capital considers that APT’s daily bullish divergence “is still something worth watching” as the cryptocurrency’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) continues to form Higher Lows despite the recent downside deviation, and its price “is trying to transition away from Lower Lows into a new Higher Low.” According to the analyst, “a clear market structure is developing here, and a breakout from it would validate the Bull Div and set APT up for a reclaim of the Macro Range Low of $5.44,” which is key for a bullish rally. APT To Reclaim $6.5 Resistance? Analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems highlighted Aptos’ strength amid the market volatility, which saw Bitcoin (BTC) drop from $88,000 to $81,000 in the past 24 hours. APT dropped from the $5.40 mark to the $4.95 support. The analyst considers that a retest of the local range lows could be necessary before the cryptocurrency aims for the next crucial level, as the current price zone has been tested many times. Related Reading: ACT Memecoin Crashes 50% As Several Altcoins Suddenly Tank On Binance – What’s Going On? Moreover, a reclaim of the $5.44 range could see the APT surge another 20% to the $6.5 resistance lost two months ago. Another market watcher suggested that Aptos is “showing potential for a bullish breakout as it trades within a descending channel.” Per the chart, the cryptocurrency has been trading within a descending channel since early February, testing the channel’s lower and upper boundaries throughout March. “After testing the lower trendline, it may be finding support, and a break above the upper resistance will signal a significant rally,” the analyst concluded. As of this writing, Aptos trades at $5.02, a 16.1% decline in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Following the market’s recent corrections, Aptos (APT) has revisited the lows of its Macro Range, hitting a six-month low at the start of February. According to an analyst, the cryptocurrency’s recovery and ongoing retests of this crucial level could lead to a rebound in the following months. Related Reading: Bitcoin Volatility ‘Relatively Low’ Despite Market Shakeouts – Analysts Eye This Crucial Level Aptos Recovers From 6-Month Low Aptos has recovered 24% from the recent market correction, which sent Bitcoin to $91,000 and most cryptocurrencies to monthly lows. On Sunday, the token briefly nosedived 34% from its daily high above $7 to its lowest price since August 2024. Market watcher Daan Crypto Trades noted that APT has been moving within two horizontal levels since its launch. The higher horizontal level ranges from $15 to $17, while the lower zone ranges from around $4.80 to $5.45. During the pullback, Aptos “didn’t quite sweep the August lows” but “held on to that same ~$5 area again,” Daan pointed out. Similarly, Crypto Analyst Rekt Capital analyzed the cryptocurrency’s recent performance, explaining that “APT has now dropped into the Macro Wedge Bottom, holding support there while producing downside wicking below it.” APT’s Macro Wedge Bottom is also the “technical uptrend line dating to early 2023,” which is crucial to maintaining the technical uptrend and the macro market structure in general. Rekt Capital suggests that the cryptocurrency must print Weekly Closed above this line, at around $5.97. However, he noted that, in the monthly timeframe, APT appears to be in a Macro Range. The analyst explains that, in this Macro Range, APT seems to be developing a third cluster, but the price needs to hold the crucial $5.45 support zone to maintain this range and rebound. If the cryptocurrency holds continued stability above this level, it could reverse in the following months, as previous clusters saw “several after three monthly candles at the Range Low.” However, the price could see several retests before a rebound. He pointed out that the previous consolidations included a “downside wicking below support.” APT To Breakout In Three Months? If Aptos reverses, its price must break its 11-month downtrend. According to Rekt Capital’s analysis, a rejection from the downtrend line, followed by a drop to the Range Low, could “spell that the rebounds from the Macro Range Low are getting weaker, signaling weakening support there.” As a result, APT needs a strong rebound from this Macro Range Low “to go against the diminishing returns” that seem to be developing from this range. The 2023 rebound saw Aptos bounce 211% from the range lows before facing resistance near ATH levels, while 2024’s price rebound recorded a 145% jump before retracing from the $13 mark. Related Reading: Memecoins Crowned As ‘Defining Narrative Of 2024’, What’s The Next Key Sector To Watch? This suggests a potential diminishing in returns from the range low, signaling that Aptos must climb 95%, above the $11 resistance, to break out of the downtrend line. The analysis concluded that price stability at $5.45 is vital for the cryptocurrency’s rally, and a Monthly Close above this level is necessary for a future price rebound and retest of the downtrend. As of this writing, APT trades at $5.74, a 23% decrease in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Aptos, the blockchain platform making waves with its cutting-edge programming language, is riding a rollercoaster of growth and growing pains. While its ecosystem is exploding with new users and activity, its native token, APT, can’t seem to catch a break. Let’s unpack what’s driving the hype—and why investors are biting their nails. Related Reading: Trump Daughter Ivanka Slams Fake Crypto Coin Exploiting Her Name Ecosystem Boom Meets Market Blues Aptos isn’t just growing—it’s skyrocketing. In less than a year, active addresses on the network ballooned from under 100,000 to over 1.4 million. Transactions are up 30% this month alone, fueled by developers jumping ship from chains like Solana to build on Move, Aptos’s sleek, scalable programming language. But here’s the twist: despite the frenzy, APT’s price recently nosedived to under $7.00, dragged down by a crypto-wide sell-off. At the time of writing, APT was trading at $7.34, down 11.9% and 12.7% in the daily and weekly timeframes. Talk about a disconnect. The Technical Tightrope Charts aren’t painting a pretty picture for APT. Analysts, like Ali Martinez, are eyeing an ominous head-and-shoulders pattern—a classic bearish signal—that could send the token tumbling toward 4.30. To flip the script, APT needs to claw its way above $10.50, and stay there. Some analysts, though, still see a glimmer of hope: if Aptos smashes through key resistance levels, we might see a rebound by summer. #Aptos $APT appears to be forming a head-and-shoulders pattern, with a potential downside target of $4.30. A sustained close above $10.50 is needed to invalidate the bearish outlook. pic.twitter.com/4rHCGcOxyy — Ali (@ali_charts) January 25, 2025 2025: Make-Or-Break Innovations Aptos isn’t sitting still. It has recently rolled out Move 2, a turbocharged upgrade to its programming language designed to woo even more developers. Then there’s Raptr, a new consensus mechanism in the works that promises to tackle blockchain’s eternal scalability headaches. If these launches stick the landing, Aptos could leapfrog rivals in DeFi and beyond. But “if” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Should You Bet On Aptos? Here’s the deal: Aptos has the tech and the traction to be a long-term player. Its eco-friendly edge and developer-friendly tools are legit advantages. But tread carefully. Bearish charts, volatile markets, and looming token unlocks could shake things up overnight. Savvy investors might see this dip as a buying opportunity—others might call it a red flag. Either way, do your homework. Crypto’s never a sure thing, but Aptos? It’s one to watch. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enthusiasm Peaks At $100K, Yet Expert Eyes A $95K Dip Bottom Line Aptos finds itself balancing impressive growth with potential challenges for its token. For risk-tolerant investors, the recent price dip might present a golden opportunity. For the cautious, watching resistance levels could be key. In the world of crypto, fortunes can shift in the blink of an eye. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView
Investor confidence in the altcoin market appears to be in a slump lately, and the Aptos price performance succinctly reflects this sentiment. The APT token has struggled to achieve any sustained upward momentum since the turn of the new year. After making a play above $10 in early January, the Aptos price has been in steady decline, falling to around $8 in the past week. Unfortunately, these performance woes for the APT token seem far from over, with the possibility of an even deeper correction on the cards. The Reasoning Behind APT’s Potential 50% Correction In a new post on the X platform, prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez shared a worrying prediction for the price of Aptos over the next few weeks. According to the popular trader, the altcoin is currently in a bearish setup, putting its price at risk of a severe correction. Related Reading: SUI Inches Closer To $3.9 Support Under Growing Bearish Influence The rationale behind this bearish forecast is the formation of the head-and-shoulders pattern on the Aptos 12-hour chart. The head-and-shoulders formation is a pattern used in technical price analysis marked by three price highs, including a higher “head” set between two lower “shoulders.” This chart formation usually signals a potential bearish reversal, indicating a possible shift from an upward price trend to a downtrend. This setup can be confirmed when the asset’s price breaks below the neckline, a trendline connecting the troughs (swing lows) between the head. As highlighted in the chart above, the Aptos price has already established the right shoulder following rejection around the $10.5 mark. After testing the neckline — set around the $8 mark — in mid-January, the price of APT bounced back toward $9.5. However, the price of Aptos seems to be approaching the neckline again. While there is no certainty that the neckline will give way this time, it is worth noting that the more times a price level is tested, the more it is likely to get breached. According to Martinez, if the Aptos price successfully breaks and closes beneath the $8 mark, the altcoin could be at risk of a significant drop to $4.30. This would represent a nearly 50% decline from the current price point. However, Martinez provided an alternative scenario for the price of Aptos. According to the crypto analyst, a sustained close above the right shoulder at $10.50 could be needed to invalidate the bearish outlook. Aptos Price At A Glance As of this writing, the APT token is valued at around $8.13, reflecting an almost 2% decline in the past 24 hours. According to CoinGecko data, the price of Aptos is down by more than 11% in the past week. Related Reading: Is Toncoin Price Gearing For A Rebound At $5? This On-Chain Metric Suggests So Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Aptos (APT) recorded a 37.6% surge in the last two weeks, reclaiming its Q1 levels. According to some market watchers, the cryptocurrency’s recent performance follows SUI’s lead, which has set the stage for a massive rally toward a new all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Bitcoin ‘Parabolic Phase Just Begun’, Is BTC Hitting $100,000 This Week? Aptos To Follow SUI Steps Aptos has recorded a remarkable performance amid the market’s rally. Following the US presidential elections, the cryptocurrency has climbed from the $7.8 mark to reclaim the $11 support zone for the first time since late April. According to some crypto analysts, APT’s chart displays a similar trajectory to SUI’s. Analyst Alex Clay pointed out APT’s performance is “following SUI steps perfectly,” suggesting that a breakout might be coming soon. Per Clay’s post, Aptos’s chart displays the same price action as SUI, starting with a decline from its 2023 highs followed by a rise toward March’s highs. After Q1’s performance, the cryptocurrencies retraced over 70%, making a higher low (HL) from last year’s bottom and rising near March highs. However, SUI took the lead and is currently in its “price discovery mode” after surpassing its March ATH a month ago. In the last month, the token surpassed its previous high several times, setting its latest ATH of $3.92 two days ago. Based on this, the analyst suggests that investors should “wait for APT to breakout and price discovery.” Another market watcher previously noted that SUI and APT were moving in a “catch-up trade” path for the last year. The trader explained that the cryptocurrencies followed a similar path before SUI “decoupled” twice. Following SUI’s takeoff, APT experienced an over 40-day lagging period before resuming its run. At the time of the report, Aptos was two weeks away from catching up on SUI, which now coincided with the post-election run. An SUI-like breakout could see APT surpass the $18 mark and soar toward a price discovery zone above the $20 range. APT Eyes $20 Target Crypto analyst Quinten highlighted APT’s recent performance, asserting that it is “reclaiming its dominance, printing consistent higher highs and higher lows.” He also noted that the token’s chart shows “strong accumulation leading up to this explosive breakout.” Last week, the token soared over 40% toward its monthly high of $13.3, a level not seen in seven months. Since then, the cryptocurrency has moved sideways, consolidating between the $11.5-$12.6 price range, briefly losing the lower range when Bitcoin (BTC) retraced toward $87,000. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Warns of Potential Bitcoin Market Shift as Exchange Reserves Decline The $11 mark was a significant resistance throughout Q3, with APT being rejected from this range several times. However, the token has successfully held above this level for seven days. As a result, the analyst believes the current momentum could send Aptos to a new ATH, as the “next big psychological and technical target” is at the $20 mark. At the time of writing, APT is trading at $11.79, a 2.2% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
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Aptos (APT) soared over 10% in the last 24 hours following Aptos Labs’ acquisition of HashPallete. The token is leading the market after becoming the largest gainer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Related Reading: Bonk ‘In Prime Position For Turbo Green Week’ As Price Recovers Key Level Aptos To Expand Its Presence In Asia On Thursday, Aptos Labs, the developer of the Aptos network, announced it had agreed to acquire the Japanese Blockchain developer HashPallete, the company behind Japan’s Palette Chain and a subsidiary of HashPort Inc. The agreement aims to become a “game changer for Japan and the Aptos ecosystem” as the integration with the Japanese blockchain is set to strengthen its presence in the Asian market: Japan has long been a hub of technological innovation, and it’s no different when it comes to blockchain. The country’s unique blend of advanced tech and widespread blockchain adoption makes it a model for Web3 initiatives globally. Today, we’re making one of our boldest strategic moves into this market with our agreement to acquire HashPalette Inc. As part of the acquisition, HashPort Inc. will migrate the Pallete Chain and its subsidiary’s applications to the Aptos Network. The Japanese chain will also have access to the Aptos ecosystem’s security, scalability, and developer tools. The migration is expected to be completed by early 2025, in time for the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET. Moreover, Aptos Labs partnered with HashPort to support local developers, NFT creators, and enterprises by “continuing to build blockchain solutions (…) using Aptos Network’s infrastructure.” APT Leads The Crypto Market Following the announcement, APT’s price saw a daily 11% surge, jumping to the $8.66 resistance level before retracing to the $8.51 mark. This performance crowned the token as the leading crypto amid the market retrace. APT is among the few cryptocurrencies recording green numbers in most timeframes among the top 100 tokens by market cap. The altcoin registers a 7.5% and a 41% increase in the weekly and monthly timeframes. Additionally, its daily market volume soared 41.7%, reaching a $769.6 million trading volume in the last 24 hours. The token’s performance was highlighted by several crypto analysts, who considered that APT has the “most interesting chart” at the moment. According to Yuriy from BikoTrading, the cryptocurrency looks strong as the rising trading volume and the price performance “signs for continued growth.” The trader noted that APT’s price held above the key resistance zone amid the market retrace, which sent the token above Q3’s range highs. Similarly, crypto trader Osbrah stated that APT has been “secretly climbing its way to the most interesting alts charts.” He pointed out that, after October 1’s market sweep, the token had a “clean bullish retest” above the $8 mark. To the trader, the next big resistance is at the $9 mark, which could send APT’s price to the $7.95 support zone if it fails to reclaim it. Meanwhile, another market watcher suggested that the altcoin’s performance could be close to a breakout. Related Reading: Analysts Unfazed By Bitcoin (BTC) Drop, But Should We Fear October 5? Per the post, SUI and APT moved in a “catch-up trade” path for the past year, moving closely together until SUI decoupled in early 2024. This led to a 44-day lagging period for APT before it followed SUI’s movements. After that, APT rose 98% to its yearly high of $18.8 in mid-March. Now, APT has seen a 32-day lagging period after SUI decoupled again in September, showing “incredible amounts of strength.” Based on this, the analyst suggests that the cryptocurrency could follow SUI’s trajectory and kickstart a massive rally in the next two weeks if history repeats. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has predicted that the blockchain Aptos (APT) is poised to surpass Solana (SOL) in prominence and utility in the race for the second largest Layer 1 (L1) blockchain behind Ethereum within the next two to three years. Hayes conveyed his thoughts during a detailed interview with macro analyst Raoul Pal. Aptos Could Overtake Solana Hayes indicated that the potential for Aptos to outperform Solana and ascend as the second-ranking L1 protocol after Ethereum is significant, but did not delve into the specific catalysts behind his assertion during the conversation. He promised a more detailed exposition of his views in September. The emergence of Solana in March 2020 marked a significant milestone in the blockchain landscape. Solana was heralded as a solution to several limitations of Ethereum, particularly concerning scalability, speed, and cost-efficiency. These attributes were crucial as the Ethereum network grappled with severe congestion issues during the DeFi boom, prompting the search for viable alternatives. Related Reading: Analyst Calls Buy Signal As Solana Hits Key Support At $141 Solana’s ascent in the crypto hierarchy was notably accelerated with the launch of the memecoins BONK in December 2022 and dogwifhat (WIF) in November 2023, both pivotal moments that marked the first major departure of memecoin activities from Ethereum’s ecosystem. Both memecoins not only boosted Solana’s visibility but also attracted an array of memecoins and innovative DeFi platforms, drawn by lower transaction costs. However, similar to Ethereum, Solana faced its own challenges at the beginning of the year with network congestion as its popularity surged, demonstrating the persistent scalability issues within current blockchain infrastructures. Aptos, on the other hand, has maintained a record of zero downtime since its inception, positioning it as a robust and reliable alternative within the digital currency ecosystem. Its foundation rests on the novel smart contract programming language “Move,” developed by engineers formerly associated with Meta Platforms Inc.’s Diem project. Related Reading: Solana Whale Shakes Market With $372 Million Transfer, Where Are The Coins Headed? Although Diem was ultimately shelved, the expertise and technological advancements have been redirected into Aptos, emphasizing its suitability for commercial use and potential for widespread adoption. However, Aptos has not yet been widely adapted. The blockchain currently has neither a popular DeFi ecosystem nor any major memecoins. APT Price Analysis This is reflected in Aptos’s market performance. Currently, Aptos (APT) has retreated 63% from its January 2023 high of $20.39, trading at $7.50 after experiencing a significant downtrend from its March peak of $19.48. The decline has taken APT below the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement at $8.39. The cryptocurrency’s trajectory has also seen it falter below the 50-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA), now at $9.25, which has emerged as a major resistance level. APT has faced multiple rejections at this threshold, underscoring its importance for any potential reversal to bullish momentum. Moreover, maintaining a position above the year’s lowest price of $7.39 is critical to stave off further losses. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com