USDT transactions on the Aptos blockchain have surpassed $30 billion, catapulting it to the status of the fourth-largest layer-1 blockchain in terms of the net circulation of native USDT, which is valued at around $830 million.
Aptos’ dominance in the stablecoin market is not limited to USDT, as it also includes USDC and USDe, forming a robust ecosystem that has generated considerable user interest.
This strategy of integrating multiple stablecoins has helped Aptos secure its position as the second-largest blockchain for on-chain activity, with 1.1 million monthly active user addresses engaged in native USDT transactions.
✓ 4th highest net circulation for native USDT
✓ 3 native USD stablecoins including USDT, USDC, USDe
✓ 2nd highest on-chain MAUs for native USDT
✓ 1 chain:
Aptos. https://t.co/GtOxNCAgqh
— Aptos (@Aptos) July 3, 2025
APT Down 5.2% Despite $30B Volume Surge – Elliott Wave And Yellow Card’s Aptos USDT Signals Reversal
Currently, Aptos (APT) is trading at $4.54, which marks a 5.2% decrease from its recent peak of $4.84 on July 3. The trading volume has dipped by 4.6%, keeping the market capitalization close to $3 billion.
An Elliott Wave analysis on a 30-minute chart suggests that APT has concluded a standard five-wave impulse and is now transitioning into a corrective ABC pattern.
Source: CoinMarketCap
Nevertheless, traders are optimistic about a potential bullish reversal following Aptos’ partnership with Yellow Card, aimed at facilitating cross-border payments for millions in Africa. Maintaining the support levels of $4.40–$4.45 is seen as critical for this potential rebound.
Importantly, this collaboration allows Yellow Card users to send USDT and USDC instantly with no gas fees.
@visa and @yellowcard_app have partnered to expand stablecoin-powered payments across Africa. #stablecoin #Visa https://t.co/nB85xKKAXa
— Finance Newso.com (@Finance Newso) June 19, 2025
The initiative aims to cater to mobile-first users, ensuring near-instant settlement for daily transactions and international transfers.
Africa is witnessing a surge in stablecoin adoption, motivated by the need for quick and cost-effective alternatives to traditional financial systems.
With approximately 54 million digital asset users in Sub-Saharan Africa, Aptos’ provision of reliable, low-cost digital payment solutions could lead to unprecedented retail transaction volumes, subsequently influencing APT’s price trends.
On top of this, Aptos’ blockchain capabilities, with a processing capacity exceeding 11,000 transactions per second, play a crucial role in its adoption rate.
Tether’s USDT to Launch on Layer 1 Aptos
Tether announced that gas fees for USDT transfers will remain below $0.01.
For comparison, gas fees for transferring USDT on other major networks reveal that Ethereum charges an average of $0.62 per transaction, while on Tron…
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According to data from Token Terminal, Aptos has quietly amassed over $1 billion in native stablecoins, experiencing average gas fees below $0.0008—the lowest in the sector.
This has resulted in a 36% uptick in transaction activity on the platform over the past month, with Aptos executing more than 172 million transactions during that timeframe.
Bulls Eye $7 Target as Falling Wedge Pattern Forms at $4.50
The market sentiment is currently bullish, with many anticipating APT to advance due to a variety of favorable factors.
Aptos advocate Sonilapt noted on X that APT could return to the $6.00+ range in Q3, especially with the current price sitting near a key demand area around $4.50. The price action appears to be forming a falling wedge—often identified as a bullish reversal pattern.
CLS Global, a renowned crypto market maker, has also weighed in on Aptos’ pricing trajectory.
The liquidity provider is expecting early signs of a rebound if APT can maintain support in the $3.74-$4.16 range.
$APT/USDT Analysis
Early reversal signals expected after finding support in the $3.74-$4.16 range.
Key Points:
– Breaking descending trendline
– Testing resistance at previous ATH
– Formation of accumulation patterns
Targets: → $5.30 → $5.99 → $6.28 → $7.05
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— CLS GLOBAL (@CoinLiquidity) July 3, 2025
From this support level, further accumulation could drive Aptos towards $5.30, $5.99, and $6.28, with an ambitious target set at $7.05.
However, concerns linger as the upcoming Aptos token unlock scheduled for July 12 may disrupt the bullish momentum.
In July alone, over $3.0 billion in tokens are set to be released, with Aptos contributing 11.31 million APT tokens valued at approximately $52.74 million.
$3.0 Billion Worth of Tokens To Be Unlocked in July
Notable token unlocks include: $APT $52.74M $SAROS $47.63M $ZRO $47.58M $ARB $31.90M $ENA $25.18M $JTO $23.96M $AVAIL $22.75M $GPS $18.61M $OP $17.72M $STRK $14.92M pic.twitter.com/EruhAtMK7u
— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) July 2, 2025
This represents 1.75% of the total circulating Aptos tokens, which could push CLS Global’s $3.74 target into consideration.
Technical Breakout: Can APT Smash $4.81 Resistance for $12 Rally?
A look at the daily chart for APT/USDT reveals a sustained downtrend that seems to be stabilizing within the $4.50–$4.80 region, historically recognized as a formidable support zone.
Over the past 290 days, the price action has formed multiple falling wedge patterns, usually indicative of bullish reversals, suggesting that a breakout may be imminent.
Source: TradingView
Currently trading at $4.529, APT rests just below the $4.813 horizontal resistance. If buyers can push prices beyond this threshold, key upside targets emerge at $6.18, $7.40, with more ambitious long-term goals around $10.38 and $12.00.
These targets correspond with anticipated Fibonacci extensions and prior resistance zones, presenting a clear path for recovery should the momentum build.
Given the compressed price structure and the conclusion of an extended consolidation phase, APT appears set for a trend reversal. Yet, successful confirmation is contingent on achieving a decisive break above the $4.81–$5.00 resistance levels.
If this break does not occur, further accumulation around the current price levels may transpire until trading volume and breakout strength are regained.
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