APT Breakout Alert: Strong Volumes and DeFi Growth Hint at Bigger Move
- Aptos breaks out of a key falling wedge pattern on the 3-day chart, aiming for a move toward $7–$9 in coming weeks.
- Futures volume hits $296M in 24h, with open interest at $365M, showing strong positioning from leveraged traders.
- Despite a TVL drop, Aptos DeFi stays active with high DEX volume, stablecoin growth, and consistent fees.
Aptos (APT) has broken out of a falling wedge pattern after months of decline. Traders are now eyeing a move toward $7 and $9 if support levels continue to hold firm.
Falling Wedge Breakout Points to Reversal
Aptos (APT) has finally shown signs of life after months of downtrend. The 3-day chart shows a clear breakout from a falling wedge, often seen as a bullish reversal pattern. This move comes after consistent lower highs and lower lows since mid-2024.
The breakout was spotted by analysts at WorldOfCharts1, who suggest that Aptos could reach $8–$9 if the move holds. Key resistance lies around $7, which was a major level during the mid-2024 consolidation phase. On the downside, the $5.30–$5.50 zone now acts as short-term support, while $4.00 remains a strong demand zone.
The current market price is $4.64, up 0.57% in the last 24 hours. Futures trading is driving most of the volume. According to CoinGlass, APT futures saw $296.6 million traded on the last day, while spot volume was just $45.3 million. Open interest has climbed to $365.8 million, showing traders are positioning for bigger moves.
Binance leads APT futures trading, with $93 million in volume. Long/short ratios show a heavy bullish bias — 4.42 on Binance and 2.68 on OKX. However, $418K in long liquidations over the last day shows some traders are using high leverage.
DeFi Metrics Show Strength Under Pressure
While the broader market corrected in mid-2025, Aptos DeFi has stayed active.Daily trading on Aptos DEXes averages over $100M. In the last 24 hours, network fees totaled $138K, showing that users are still active despite the pullback. This indicates strong protocol engagement, even as capital moves across ecosystems.
Stablecoin usage is also rising. Aptos recently added PayPal’s PYUSD, boosting its stablecoin adoption. Both TVL and stablecoin cap are moving together — a healthy sign of liquidity staying within the chain.
What’s Next for APT?
Aptos is still down 46% year-to-date, but signs are turning positive. The breakout above the wedge is the first major bullish signal in months. With leveraged traders positioned long and DeFi activity holding steady, momentum could pick up fast.
If bulls defend key support levels, a move toward $7 and $9 could be on the cards.
