Altcoin Accumulation Builds as Aptos Eyes $5.50 and Cardano Targets $1.24

The debate over whether the bull market has officially started is far from settled, but analyst Michaël van de Poppe argues that many altcoins remain in the early stages of recovery.

He notes that most major projects have endured nearly three years of downtrends, creating conditions for long-term accumulation. His latest outlook highlights Aptos (APT), Sonic (S), and Cardano (ADA) as tokens showing constructive signals that could precede trend reversals.

Aptos (APT) Targets $5.50 as First Breakout Level

Aptos has been consolidating within a crucial support zone around $3.50–$4.00, where demand has historically reappeared. The token currently trades at $4.46, up 2.01% in the last 24 hours with a weekly gain of 2.41%. Trading volume has reached $458 million, reflecting steady participation despite the prolonged correction.

Van de Poppe identifies $5.50 as the first key breakout trigger. A move above this level could unlock rallies toward $7.00 and $10.00 in subsequent phases. Conversely, a decisive break below $3.50 support would expose APT to renewed downside pressure.

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Sonic (S) Builds Strong Base Around $0.25–$0.28

Sonic is trading near $0.2979, following a test of liquidity below its June lows. The token is down 2.5% in the past day and 4.5% for the week, with daily volume at $138 million and market capitalization above $1.1 billion.

Technical structure suggests that $0.25–$0.28 remains a strong accumulation base. Resistance sits at $0.35–$0.40, which could define the next breakout path. If Sonic pushes through that zone, upside targets stretch toward $0.60. Van de Poppe stressed that Sonic is still in its accumulation phase, a setup that historically precedes sharp rallies when sentiment turns.

Cardano (ADA) Recovery Targets $1.24 Breakout

Cardano has also started reclaiming higher levels after a long decline. Currently priced at $0.8804, ADA is up 1.93% in the last 24 hours and 4.74% this week. Daily trading volume sits at $1.52 billion, supporting the growing strength in accumulation zones.

Van de Poppe points to $0.74–$0.83 as critical support, while resistance builds near $0.98. A confirmed breakout could carry ADA toward $1.24, which he views as the next major technical target. Sustained strength above that level could mark the start of a continuation phase into 2026, signaling deeper recovery momentum for the network.