ApeCoin

ApeCoin
APE
Contract address
0x4d22...594381
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$0.1354
-$0.0121(-8.93%)Today
Market cap
135.47M
Total volume (24h)
11.18M
Volume / Market cap
0.0826
Circulating supply
1.00B
Day range (24h)
$0.1351$0.1491
All-time low
$0.0815
All-time high
$26.70

About ApeCoin (APE)

Apecoin (APE) is a decentralized cryptocurrency, started in 2022 by the ApeCoin DAO. APE token is closely associated with Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project. Yuga Labs did not directly create Apecoin, but has adopted the token for its ecosystem. 

What can I do with Apecoin (APE)?

Compatible with the Ethereum network, APE, pronounced “Ayy-p” is an ERC-20 token. You can use APE to trade and stake digital currencies, as well as participate in the Ethereum network. Ethereum’s ecosystem is powered by technology called smart contracts.

What is a smart contract?

A smart contract is a digital agreement written in computer code that lives on the Ethereum blockchain. It automatically does something when certain conditions are met. For example, if you send me 1 APE, the smart contract instantly sends you a digital artwork that I created. No human needs to be there to make it work, the smart contract follows the rules it was programmed with.

Why is the Ethereum blockchain important for Apecoin?

The Ethereum blockchain network consists of a huge, secure, ever-growing ledger of smart contract transactions, which everyone can see and is immutable. Once a traditional smart contract is created, it can't be altered. These types of smart contracts will always follow the original rules that they were programmed with. Upgradable smart contracts allow for changes to be made, adapting to new requirements, or fixing bugs.

What are the most popular uses for Apecoin (APE)?

APE is the utility and governance token for ApeCoin DAO and the ApeChain ecosystem. As a governance token, APE holders can participate in the ApeCoin DAO and vote on proposals e.g. about fund allocation and partnerships. ApeCoin is also used for token gating access to exclusive features: APE holders can access to member-only events, games, services, and other incentives. ApeCoin is also used as the in-game currency in blockchain-based games like Benji Bananas by Animoca Brands, and Legends of the Mara by Otherside Metaverse by Yuga Labs, where players can earn APE. ApeCoin holders can stake their APE to earn rewards. Some brands e.g. Gucci started accepting ApeCoin as a payment method for online purchases.

Price history

Today (October 22, 2026)$0.1354-8.93%
24 hours ago (October 21, 2026)$0.1487-8.93%
1 week ago (October 15, 2026)$0.1443-6.18%
1 month ago (September 22, 2026)$0.1548-12.54%
1 year ago (October 22, 2025)$0.3937-65.61%

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24h change: -5.98%. From $0.1606 to $0.151.

  • ApeFest is set for October 17 at Beeple Studios with a full weekend of community events from October 15 to 18 including pop-ups, builders brunch, paintball, and more. This takes place as the ecosystem reports low TVL on ApeChain around $3 million and follows the transition of governance from the DAO to ApeCo under Yuga Labs. Community members and observers are watching for any updates on Otherside metaverse plans, new applications using APE, or token holder involvement.
  • APE has traded around $0.15 to $0.16 after a roughly 5 to 6 percent drop in the past 24 hours. The move comes as the token tests key support levels with an unlock scheduled to coincide with ApeFest. Technical analysis shows mixed signals including some oversold readings on indicators while broader market conditions also weigh on higher-beta assets like APE.
  • The instant payment protocol ApePay has processed its first apparel transactions at a Bored Ape Yacht Club pop-up in South Korea. BorednHungry has also begun accepting APE for payments. These developments add real-world utility on top of ApeChain upgrades such as the ArbOS 51 release that improved scalability, gas pricing, and security.

24h change: -2.28%. From $0.1669 to $0.1631.

  • ApeCoin posted gains of around 10 to 13 percent in recent sessions with reports of strong buyer activity and positive momentum indicators. Analysts link the move to sector rotation toward gaming, NFT and metaverse tokens as well as technical breakouts supported by higher than average volume. The price action occurs without major new fundamental announcements and comes as the token remains well below its all time high. This reflects ongoing trader interest in the Ape ecosystem despite lower overall activity levels.
  • ApeFest is scheduled for October 17 2026 at Beeple Studios in Charleston South Carolina with additional community events across the weekend. The gathering comes at a time of reduced NFT market activity, low TVL on ApeChain around 3 million dollars and after the transition of governance away from the original DAO structure. Observers are looking for potential updates on the Otherside metaverse roadmap, new applications that use APE on ApeChain and the role of token holders going forward. The event also coincides with a scheduled APE unlock.
  • ApeCoin was integrated as a canonical token on Solana in September 2026 enabling broader trading and use cases including on decentralized exchanges like Raydium. ApeChain received upgrades such as ArbOS 51 to improve scalability gas pricing and security while APE serves as the native gas token. These changes follow the full circulation of the 1 billion token supply and governance shifts toward greater Yuga Labs involvement. TVL on ApeChain remains modest even as real world integrations for APE in gaming and payments continue to develop.

24h change: +13.55%. From $0.1472 to $0.1671.

  • ApeCoin rose more than 15 percent in 24 hours with strong buying activity and elevated volatility. The price moved above its key moving averages on multiple timeframes and showed positive readings on momentum indicators. This move comes without a single major announcement but aligns with increased trading interest and broader market dynamics. It highlights how technical factors can drive short-term price action for ecosystem tokens like APE.
  • ApeFest is scheduled for October 17 2026 at Beeple Studios in Charleston. Observers are watching for potential announcements on the Otherside metaverse roadmap, new applications on ApeChain that use APE, and how token holders fit into the structure after the 2025 DAO transition to greater Yuga Labs control. The event takes place alongside an APE unlock and occurs as ApeChain maintains a modest TVL. It represents a key moment for the BAYC-related ecosystem following governance changes and multichain expansions.
  • In late September APE launched as a canonical token on Solana via the Sunrise bridge. It recorded substantial first-day trading volume on Raydium and became available as a base pair for new token launches on a memecoin launchpad. This adds to prior upgrades on ApeChain including the ArbOS 51 migration for improved scalability and the shift to USDC as the native stablecoin. These steps increase the token's utility beyond its original Ethereum and governance role.

24h change: -7.28%. From $0.1588 to $0.1473.

  • On September 22, 2026, APE became available as a canonical NTT token on Solana through the Sunrise bridge with mint address C1MHyoTJpRTeS9AQCyspNVu2EWAYCZwmJ1jNkEArFP1f. It recorded $17.7 million in trading volume, over 206,000 trades, nearly 20,000 unique traders, and more than 9,100 holders within the first 24 hours. The token is now tradable on Raydium and accepted as a base pair for new token launches on LaunchOnSF. This multichain expansion increases utility and accessibility for the Ape ecosystem beyond Ethereum and ApeChain.
  • ApeFest is scheduled for October 17, 2026 at Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. Reports indicate ApeChain TVL sits at roughly $3.1 million. Following the 2025 dissolution of the ApeCoin DAO and transition to ApeCo under greater Yuga Labs control, the event may address Otherside roadmap, new ApeChain applications that use APE, and involvement for token holders. The gathering occurs after major governance changes and in a period of reduced NFT market activity.
  • ApeChain was upgraded to ArbOS 51 on September 9, 2026, improving scalability, gas pricing, and security. The network migrated its native stablecoin from apeUSD to Circle USDC in July 2026 to deepen liquidity with swaps on CamelotDEX. APE functions as the native gas token and supports metaverse and transaction utility. These changes follow the full unlock of the 1 billion token supply and aim to support focused development under the new structure.

24h change: -0.24%. From $0.1588 to $0.1584.

  • Sunrise listed a canonical version of APE on Solana on September 22. The token saw $17.7 million in first-day volume across over 200,000 trades on Raydium with thousands of unique traders. It also became available as a base pair for new token launches on LaunchOnSF. This move increases accessibility and utility for the token tied to the BAYC ecosystem, ApeChain, and Otherside.
  • ApeFest takes place October 17 at Beeple Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. ApeChain TVL stands at approximately $3.1 million and the project operates under full Yuga Labs control after DAO transition. Key topics expected include a concrete Otherside metaverse roadmap, new ApeChain apps that use or burn APE as gas or fees, and how APE holders participate going forward. An unlock event coincides with the festival.
  • Exploits of old marketplace approvals since September 24 drained over $2.8 million in assets across Ethereum, ApeChain and other networks. Rescuers moved thousands of NFTs worth millions to safety. Users are directed to a claim site to recover assets while revoking the PaymentProcessor contract. Risks from open approvals continue until the V3 transition completes on November 30.

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