Aptos (APT) token price jumped about 8.6–10% to around $1.03–$1.04, with daily trading volume spiking to nearly $205–$239 million after hitting a record low of $0.7926 in February 2026. This price increase coincides with the network processing close to 10 million daily transactions and a U.S. regulatory decision classifying APT as a commodity, which supports its legitimacy. Despite this bounce, APT remains over 94% below its all-time high near $19.90, reflecting ongoing bearish sentiment. The network also introduced deflationary tokenomics by capping supply and burning gas fees, which may enhance long-term value as on-chain activity grows. However, the upcoming delisting of APT perpetual futures on Binance could reduce derivatives liquidity temporarily, shifting price discovery to spot markets amid rising volume and usage.
