Aptos (APT) fell again as a broader crypto market correction weighed on risk assets, with mid-December moves underscoring short‑term selling pressure.
Aptos recorded a 5% slide to $1.50, forming a pattern of lower highs and lower lows within a roughly $0.1429 trading range, and that day’s decline coincided with a notable volume spike. Trading volume across recent sell‑offs rose about 23% above the 30‑day average, a signal of increased participation even as prices fell. APT briefly outperformed the market with a 4.5% gain to $1.63, showing intermittent demand during the dip.
Technical indicators referenced by market analysts place immediate resistance at $1.64, with primary support near $1.57–$1.575. Earlier intraday structure held support around $1.67–$1.68 and showed resistance at $1.77–$1.775; a failure to reclaim $1.53 would keep upward momentum limited, while a break below $1.515 could open the door to deeper losses.
These levels are derived from recent price rejection points and volume‑profile analysis, and they provide discrete reference points traders are watching for trend confirmation.
Aptos price action and technical levels
The broader crypto correction has amplified pressure on Layer‑1 tokens. Bitcoin, acting as the market bellwether, suffered its worst fourth quarter since 2018 with an almost 22% decline in 2025, and the total crypto market capitalization contracted by roughly $24 billion to $2.94 trillion, retreating from the $3 trillion threshold.
Market commentators attribute the risk‑off tone to a hawkish message from the Federal Reserve following a recent policy meeting — where a 25 basis‑point rate cut was accompanied by persistent inflation concerns — combined with elevated leverage across derivatives markets.
Aptos‑specific tokenomics have also contributed to volatility. The December 11 unlock is cited as a direct contributor to the 7% drop that week; historically, unlock schedules have produced outsized price moves in the days that follow depending on recipient behavior and market liquidity. These releases increase circulating supply and can create short‑term selling opportunities, especially in a low‑sentiment environment.
Beyond price action, Aptos retains technical strengths as a high‑performance Layer‑1 blockchain built on the Move language and is pursuing proposals for quantum‑resistant signature schemes.
