Aptos Slips Behind Peers as Crypto Market Consolidates

Aptos Struggles for Direction Around $3.50 as Traders Stay on the Sidelines

October 27, 2025

Aptos (APT) held steady near $3.49 on Monday, showing little movement over the past 24 hours as traders remained cautious and volumes stayed light.

Technical models from CoinDesk Research highlight support between $3.48 and $3.485 and resistance in the $3.60–$3.63 range, where repeated breakout attempts have failed. A confirmed move above $3.63 could target $3.75, representing potential upside of roughly 7%, while a breakdown below support may expose the $3.40–$3.45 area.

Despite a brief spike in volume to 2.48 million tokens on Oct. 26—about 68% above the 24-hour average—momentum quickly faded as APT hit resistance. The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 1.1% during the same period, underscoring APT’s underperformance against the broader crypto market.

Analysts noted that modest price action paired with thin volume suggests retail-driven trading rather than significant institutional activity. On shorter timeframes, a V-shaped recovery and higher lows between $3.45 and $3.48 indicate mild bullish momentum, but overall sentiment remains cautious.

APT continues to consolidate, with market participants watching for a decisive breakout to establish the next trend direction.