Aptos (APT) has surged 12% in the past 24 hours despite a decline in the overall cryptocurrency market.The launch of a $1.5 million staking reward pool on the MEXC exchange has driven increased staking activity and demand for APT.Total Value Locked (TVL) in Aptos' DeFi ecosystem has reached an all-time high of $920 million, indicating strong growth and adoption.Technical indicators and market sentiment suggest a bullish trend for APT, with potential price targets at $19.