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A maximal extractable value (MEV) startup known as Rebar has announced its inaugural product aimed at protecting Bitcoin users from the looming threat of MEV attacks. This innovative solution, termed Rebar Shield, allows users to circumvent Bitcoin’s public mempool, which is increasingly vulnerable to new MEV strategies evolving within the cryptocurrency landscape. 
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<h2 id="b-understanding-mev-and-its-risks-b">Understanding MEV and Its Risks</h2> 
MEV refers to the tactics employed by miners and validators to arrange transactions in an advantageous order, often prioritising profit at the expense of regular users. The practice involves manipulating transactions, such as front-running orders or liquidating users’ debt positions, to maximise financial gain. 
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The Rebar Shield <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/311232/rebar-unveils-product-to-protect-bitcoin-users-from-mev-attacks?utm_source=browser&amp;utm_medium=chrome&amp;utm_campaign=notification" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">introduces</a> a private mempool option, enabling users to submit their transactions without revealing any details until those transactions are included in a block. This is achieved through a Remote Procedure Call (RPC)—a protocol that connects external applications with Bitcoin nodes, permitting command submissions or information retrieval. By routing transactions through the Rebar RPC, users can effectively forward their transaction requests to selected mining pools, thereby avoiding exposure in the public mempool. 
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“The increasing intricacy of on-chain Bitcoin activities has led to the emergence of MEV strategies that mirror those seen in Ethereum,” remarked Rebar CEO Alex Luce. He pointed to new transaction types and emerging tokens made possible by programmable frameworks like Ordinals, Runes, and BRC-20s as factors complicating the Bitcoin environment. While a release date for the Rebar Shield product has yet to be established, its efficacy will improve as additional hashpower is integrated into the system. The Rebar team is currently engaging with several prominent Bitcoin mining pools and wallet providers to encourage participation. 
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As the Bitcoin market currently faces various <a href="https://coinstats.app/news/d83e49bfbe96b0915ad6c87a66ddab82dbdb187cda8264b6ae92cecb7b8dea3f_Bitcoin-(BTC)-Trading-Below-%2457K-Sparks-Concerns-Amid-Death-Cross-Formation-and-Selling-Pressure/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">challenges</a>, the currency is trading below $57,000, raising fears of potential downturns in altcoins. Bitcoin has struggled to break through the significant $61,660 Simple Moving Average (SMA) resistance, which has cultivated ongoing anxiety among investors. As Asian markets prepare to open, heightened volatility may prompt risk-averse investors to liquidate their holdings in search of safety. 
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<h2 id="b-current-bitcoin-challenges-b">Current Bitcoin Challenges</h2> 
Bitcoin is grappling with a clear reduction in demand, potentially exacerbating its market struggles. Glassnode data indicates a notable net selling pressure reflected in the cumulative volume balance (CVD), accompanied by a negative adjusted spot CVD (30-day SMA). Analysts are increasingly pointing out that the recent failure to surpass the $70,000 mark correlates strongly with weak spot demand, a trend verified by the adverse adjusted CVD figures. Selling pressure appears to be a persistent issue within spot markets. 
<h2 id="b-analysing-the-formation-of-a-death-cross-b">Analysing the Formation of a Death Cross</h2> 
One forthcoming concern is the formation of a death cross, which occurs when the 50-day moving average declines below the 200-day moving average—indicative of short-term market weakness. Crypto analyst Mags has highlighted that this has been the second occurrence since the FTX collapse in September 2023. To see a turnaround similar to past occurrences, the market would need to reclaim these moving averages, which could lead to heightened volatility and a potential price rebound. 
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<h2 id="b-whale-activity-and-market-sentiment-b">Whale Activity and Market Sentiment</h2> 
Material Indicators report underscores a notable demand for liquidity from whales, particularly following Bitcoin’s recent drop below the 50-day SMA. Despite ongoing whale purchases, a general lack of demand for liquidity is hindering cash inflows into the market and undermining bullish momentum. Experts stress that for Bitcoin bulls to regain their footing and push beyond the critical $65,000 resistance, bolstering bid liquidity above $58,000 is essential to maintain elevated trading ranges. 
<h2 id="b-conclusion-b">Conclusion</h2> 
For cryptocurrency market stability, sustaining the $56,000-$57,000 Bitcoin price range constitutes a central theme pointed out by Michael Poppe. These critical levels, along with other parameters of the market, will attract the attention of observers and investors as they decipher Bitcoin’s further development and its impact on other digital currencies. 
This article was first published on <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/">TheBITJournal</a>.

Rebar Launches New Product to Shield Bitcoin Users from MEV Attacks

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