APT$1.6249 gained 4.5% to $1.63 even as trading activity remained muted, with 24-hour volume falling 29% below its 30-day average, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.
APT outperformed wider crypto markets. The broader market gauge, the CoinDesk 20 index, was 2.4% higher at publication time.
The model showed that the advance occurred without clear fundamental drivers, reflecting broader cryptocurrency market dynamics rather than token-specific momentum.
Price action suggested consolidation rather than decisive directional movement, according to the model.
Volume peaked at 5.7 million tokens, 102% above the 24-hour average of 2.83 million, as the token broke resistance at $1.59, the model showed.
The token established an ascending channel pattern before testing resistance near $1.649 and settling at current levels, the model said.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
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