Aptos (APT) hesitates at zone $0.48: 3 indicators suggest a breakout is approaching

Recently, Aptos (APT) is experiencing a sluggish trading phase as the price continuously fluctuates around the resistance level of 0.48 USD without breaking through. However, positive signals from on-chain data and the increasing development activity indicate that the potential for a significant turning point is gradually taking shape.

According to analysis from Bitcoin Magazine, the increase in development activity along with continuous cash flow into the Aptos ecosystem could be a strong catalyst, opening up opportunities for recovery and price increases for APT in the near future.

Smart contract deployment activity reaches a peak of 30 days

According to data from Nansen, development activity on the Aptos network remains vibrant, with the number of smart contracts deployed in the past 24 hours reaching a peak of around 1,200 contracts, the highest number in the last 30 days.

Source: NansenThis strong growth usually reflects a period of network infrastructure expansion or optimization, thereby increasing the demand for APT tokens.

On-chain analysis also reinforces the above observation, noting that the usage of APT is skyrocketing, while buying activity has also become more bustling than before.

DEX trading volume approaches 200 million USD

Amidst the overall market being in a sideways state, a positive signal has emerged from decentralized exchanges (DEX) – as trading volume unexpectedly surged. According to data from Artemis, the DEX on the Aptos network recorded a trading volume of up to 196.1 million USD, nearing the recent peak of 202.6 million USD on June 24.

Source: ArtemisThe noteworthy point lies in the synchronous timing: prices do not fluctuate significantly, but liquidity increases alongside technical development – this is often a characteristic sign of the "silent accumulation" phase. Instead of panic selling, investors seem to be quietly accumulating, preparing for a new breakout.

The analytical indicators from Bitcoin Magazine further reinforce this scenario, as they show that the flow of money is gradually returning to the Aptos ecosystem.

As of the time of writing, the flow of funds into DeFi protocols on the Aptos network is witnessing impressive growth, evident through the significant recovery of TVL (Total Value Locked).

Source: DeFiLlamaAccording to data from DeFiLlama, the TVL of Aptos increased from 1.273 billion USD on June 23 to 1.365 billion USD on June 28 — equivalent to a net inflow of up to 92 million USD in less than a week.

If this growth trend continues to be maintained, both in terms of cash flow and trading volume, it is possible that APT will soon enter a strong breakout phase in the short term.

User activity and on-chain transactions surge, reinforcing bullish expectations

The confidence in the price increase prospects of APT not only comes from within the development team but is also reinforced by clear recovery signals in network activity.

According to data from Artemis, both the number of active users per month (MAU) and the on-chain transaction volume are on the rise again. Specifically, MAU has recovered to 11.6 million – the highest in over a month, after a significant decline in May. At the same time, the total number of transactions recorded is 5.3 million – marking the highest level since February 2025.

Source: ArtemisThese numbers indicate a strong return of real users, not just limited to holding tokens but also actively interacting on the network. This increase contributes to improved liquidity, promotes on-chain activities and thereby enriches the foundation for expectations of a strong breakout of APT in the near future – if the recovery momentum is maintained.

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