|

What’s next for ApeCoin after running out of support levels and crashing below listing price

  • ApeCoin price has crashed 38% below its listing price as the crypto markets continue to collapse.
  • This downswing could send APE to retest the immediate psychological level at $3.
  • A recovery above $5.02 will indicate the start of a bullish narrative for the NFT coin.

ApeCoin price has been down bad as are most altcoins due to the ongoing mess in the crypto ecosystem that seems to have begun after Terra’s downfall. Regardless, APE seems to be in worse condition as it slipped below the listing price.

ApeCoin price continues to bleed

ApeCoin price was listed at $5.02 on March 17 on many centralized exchanges like FTX, Binance and so on. Due to the NFT hype, the altcoin rallied 446% to hit a new all-time high at $22.49 on April 28. 

Since this point, the ApeCoin price has been freefalling with no support level to prevent its collapse. The bearishness is a result of the interwoven crypto markets and platforms. With rumors of Three Arrows Capital being liquidated out of its position, sellers seem to have come back with a vengeance.

For APE, the breakdown of the $5.02 support level was followed by a 40% crash to where ApeCoin price currently trades – $3.09. If the sellers continue to offload their holdings as they have done so far, the chances of APE visiting $2.5 and $2 are not unlikely.

APE/USDT 1-day chart

APE/USDT 1-day chart

On the other hand, if ApeCoin price bounces off the $3 psychological level and produces a daily candlestick close above $5.02, it will invalidate the bearish thesis. Furthermore, a bullish outlook will come into play if ApeCoin price produces a higher high above May 30 swing high at $7.46. 

Author

Akash Girimath

Akash Girimath is a Mechanical Engineer interested in the chaos of the financial markets. Trying to make sense of this convoluted yet fascinating space, he switched his engineering job to become a crypto reporter and analyst.

More from Akash Girimath
Share:

Editor's Picks

US Fed rate hike fears weigh on Bitcoin – TAO, ADA sustain gains

The broader cryptocurrency market maintains risk-off sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Wednesday. Bitcoin holds above $63,000 on Wednesday, while Bittensor and Cardano sustain gains from the previous day.

Bitcoin slips below support, Ethereum and XRP flash bearish signals

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple remain under pressure on Wednesday after a mild correction earlier this week. BTC slips below a key support zone, and ETH is testing a key resistance zone. Meanwhile, XRP is drifting toward the psychologically important $1.00 support level.

Crypto hacks hit record high with 212 exploits in H1 2026
Crypto exploits hit a record high in H1 2026, with 212 incidents confirmed across several crypto projects, according to a Tuesday report from Blockaid. Average losses stood at $5.4 million, with a total of $1 billion in exploits in the first six months.
Bitcoin faces muted activity as BitMEX shutdown, FOMC uncertainty weigh on sentiment

Bitcoin eased below $64,000 on Tuesday as traders navigate exchange shutdowns and heightened uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, according to K33. In a report on Tuesday, K33 noted that BitMEX's decision to shut down marks the end of an important chapter for the crypto derivatives market.

Bitcoin: BTC holds firm, but the $100 Oil threat could change the game
Bitcoin (BTC) is modestly recovering, trading at $65,400 on Friday and holding firmly above the key support zone. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) supported BTC’s modest recovery as they continued to attract institutional inflows through Thursday, pointing to the third consecutive week of inflows.