How much does 1 APT cost today?

As of right now, 1 APT costs $1.20 CAD. The price is updated live from CoinGecko and changes throughout the day based on global trading activity.

How do I buy Aptos in Canada?

Canadians can buy Aptos on regulated Canadian exchanges such as Bitbuy, Newton, NDAX, Wealthsimple Crypto, and Shakepay. Aptos is also available on major international exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and as spot ETFs in some cases. Always confirm the platform is registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) before depositing funds.

How is Aptos taxed in Canada?

In Canada, the CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity rather than a currency. Selling, trading, or spending Aptos triggers a capital gain or loss — 50% of which is taxable as income at your marginal rate. If you trade Aptos frequently or as a business, the CRA may treat profits as 100% taxable business income. Keep detailed records of every transaction, including date, amount, fair market value in CAD, and counterparty.

Is Aptos a good investment?

This page does not provide investment advice. Aptos is a volatile asset — historical price swings have included gains and losses of more than 50% within single calendar years. Before investing, understand your time horizon, risk tolerance, and only invest what you can afford to lose. Consider using our DCA Simulator to test how dollar-cost-averaging into Aptos would have performed historically.

Yes. Aptos uses a Proof of Stake (AptosBFT — pipelined BFT) consensus mechanism, which means holders can stake their tokens to help secure the network and earn rewards. Most major Canadian and international exchanges offer one-click staking for Aptos. You can estimate potential staking returns using our Crypto Staking Calculator.

Aptos Price (APT)

Rank #94 by market cap

            CA$1.20
        

24H Change +1.95%

7D Change +21.47%

Market Cap $1.04B

24H Volume $136.98M

24H High CA$1.25

24H Low CA$1.16

USD CAD EUR

Price Chart

7-day MA

Trend Signals Updated on page load · Not financial advice

📈 +1.95% today

Modest gains today — price edged higher. No strong conviction signal either way.

🗓️ +21.47% this week

Excellent weekly performance — strong uptrend. Momentum is clearly bullish over the 7-day window.

🔥 RSI 72 — Overbought

RSI of 72 means the price has risen fast and may be overextended. RSI above 70 often signals a pullback or consolidation is coming — not a sell signal on its own, but a caution flag.

🚀 Short-term uptrend

The 7-day average price is more than 3% above the 30-day average — a sign that recent momentum is decisively bullish. The trend may continue but watch for exhaustion.

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About Aptos

A next-generation layer-1 blockchain built by ex-Meta Diem engineers.

Aptos is a layer-1 blockchain launched in 2022 by Mo Shaikh and Avery Ching, both former Meta engineers who worked on the Diem (Libra) project. Aptos uses the Move programming language — developed originally for Diem — which has formal verification properties that make smart contracts more secure. The network uses a BFT consensus called AptosBFT and achieves sub-second finality.

Aptos has attracted DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, and gaming applications drawn to its performance and Move's security properties. Thala Labs, Aries Markets, and Echelon are among the leading DeFi protocols on Aptos. APT is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance. Aptos has received significant investment from a16z and Jump Crypto.

Key facts

Category	Smart Contract Platform
Launched	2022
Consensus	Proof of Stake (AptosBFT — pipelined BFT)
Supply	~1 billion APT at launch; inflationary staking rewards ongoing.
Founder	Mo Shaikh, Avery Ching (Aptos Labs)
Official site	https://aptoslabs.com