APT Price Drops 5% to $1.50 Amid Increased Volume and Bearish Technicals
The price of Aptos (APT) fell 5% to $1.50 within the last 24 hours after reaching near $1.59. Intraday, it spiked to $1.64 before dropping back down.
Trading volume surged significantly, rising 23% above the 30-day moving average, an indication of institutional participation. The rejection volume reached 6.88 million, which is 258% above the 24-hour simple moving average.
A technical model shows a bearish structure characterized by lower highs and lower lows within a $0.1429 range. The breakdown was accompanied by sustained volume levels above 6 million.
Immediate resistance is observed at $1.53, which must be reclaimed for any recovery to take place. The technical model highlights a strong resistance level at $1.64, which remains a key upside barrier.
During this period, broader crypto markets declined, with the CoinDesk 20 index down 2.1% at the time of publication.
This analysis was published on December 17, 2025, by CD Analytics (Will Canny) and edited by Stephen Alpher.
