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Aptos: A period of caution preludes token unlock

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Aptos will unlock tokens worth more than $25 million on 12 September, which can result in a drop in the token’s price.

Aptos: A period of caution preludes token unlock

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  • APT was down by more than 1.5% in the last 24 hours until press time. 
  • Metrics and market indicators remained bearish.

The bearish market condition has restricted most cryptos’ prices from rising, and Aptos [APT] was no expectation. The market was in a “fear” phase at press time, many expected a change in trend over the coming days. But that might not be the case with APT, considering its approaching token unlock. 


Read Aptos’s [APT] Price Prediction 2023-24


Aptos’ price declines

CoinMarketCap’s data revealed that APT’s price had declined by more than 1.5% in the last 24 hours. At the time of writing, it was trading at $5.51, with a market capitalization of over $1.2 billion.

The declining price trend might continue as APT’s token unlock neared, scheduled on 12 September. An increase in circulating supply generally causes a dip in demand, which in turn pushes an asset’s price down further.

As per Token Unlocks, the unlock will inject 4.54 million APT, worth over $25 million. At press time, APT had 229,653,024 tokens circulating in the market. To date, 82% of the token’s total supply remains locked. 

Source: Token Unlocks

More trouble for Aptos

Apart from the upcoming token unlock, a check on the blockchain’s on-chain performance also raised a few red flags. For instance, negative sentiment around APT spiked quite a few times last week. Its one-week price volatility also plummeted.

Another reason for concern was Aptos’ Open Interest, which rose as its price dropped. A hike in the metric typically leads to a continuation of the ongoing price trend, increasing the chances of a plummet. 

Source: Santiment


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The chances of a trend continuation were further proven by APT’s market indicators. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) took a sideways path over the last few days. Moreover, the Money Flow Index (MFI) and On Balance Volume (OBV) followed a similar trend.

However, it was pertinent to note that despite a drop in price, the MACD remained in the buyers’ favor, as it displayed a bullish crossover as of 6 September.

Source: TradingView

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Dipayan is a full-time journalist at AMBCrypto. He has 2 years of experience in the content creation industry. A graduate in journalism, Dipayan has a keen interest in keeping himself updated with the latest developments in the crypto-space. He is a singer and a guitarist who also enjoys going on long bike rides.
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