+14.18% for Aptos — oversold bounce follows technical and quantum-resistance news

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Aptos rises 14.18% to $1.635 today

Highlights

Aptos has proposed upgrade AIP-137 to incorporate quantum-resistant SLH-DSA-SHA2-128s digital signatures, addressing future risks from quantum computing advances.
The upgrade enables users to opt in to enhanced post-quantum protection, while Ed25519 signatures remain the default to maintain compatibility.
AIP-137 aligns with recent NIST post-quantum cryptography standards and exemplifies a broader industry push to future-proof blockchain security.

Quantum-resistant upgrade proposed as security takes priority

Aptos has proposed an upgrade (AIP-137) to integrate quantum-resistant, hash-based SLH-DSA-SHA2-128s digital signatures, aiming to strengthen long-term security against future advances in quantum computing. The initiative aligns with recent NIST post-quantum cryptography standards and would allow users to opt in to enhanced protection while leaving Ed25519 signatures as the default. This proactive move is designed to future-proof blockchain security and reflects a broader industry trend.

Intraday rebound clashes with weak momentum and oversold signals

Momentum signals remain weak, as both MACD and ADX on the daily chart suggest ongoing bearish strength. Multiple oscillators, including RSI (25.99), Stoch RSI (18.5), and CCI (–143.8), all indicate oversold conditions, implying the asset is heavily sold in the short term. BBP’s negative value confirms sellers are dominating intraday action, despite today’s sharp 14.18% rise ($0.203) from the previous close, without a notable opening gap. The current price sits near today’s intraday high ($1.662), with volatility remaining high and clear upside momentum after the open. While short-term price action shows strong recovery, this is at odds with the persistent bearish signals from momentum and oscillators, highlighting a divergence between intraday strength and the broader trend.

Limited upside likely amid narrow range and bearish probability

For the coming week, the projected price range is adjusted to $1.40 – $1.80 to ensure consistency with the current price and recent volatility. The probability of a price increase is very low (less than 20%), making a reversal less likely, while further downside remains the more probable scenario. Baseline expectations call for continued sideways trading in a narrow band. A bullish breakout would require a close above $1.90 (the Kijun resistance), while a bearish move would be confirmed if the price dips below $1.40.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees Aptos locked in a sustained bearish phase as key technical levels and momentum indicators remain negative. He notes the quantum-resistant upgrade is a forward-looking security step, yet it has not altered weak market sentiment or price action. Kharitonov remains skeptical about short-term recovery and expects sideways or lower prices unless strong resistance at $1.90 is broken. "Until $1.90 is reclaimed with conviction, my bias stays defensive and any intraday bounce is just noise within the broader downtrend."

Previously it was reported that Aptos Labs proposed adding post-quantum cryptographic signatures to its blockchain, aiming to address long-term quantum computing risks before they become critical. The initiative, if approved, would make post-quantum security optional at the account level and position Aptos among the first major blockchains to natively support advanced cryptographic defenses.

Source of Data: APT Price Analysis by TU

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