Aptos adds encrypted mempool feature: Can APT sustain upward momentum?

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Aptos jumps 5.97% today on new feature

Highlights

Aptos activated encrypted mempool functionality on its mainnet, securing pending transactions until block order finalization.
This upgrade is designed to reduce MEV risks such as front-running and sandwich attacks, enhancing transaction privacy for DeFi users.
APT/USD trades with mixed momentum signals, intraday buyers present, and a projected 2 to 3 day range of $0.7792 to $0.8532 with an upside likelihood of 67%.

Network trust rises as encrypted mempool counters mev threats

Aptos has gone live with an encrypted mempool feature on its mainnet, enabling the encryption of pending transactions until block order finalization, according to Kucoin. This upgrade directly targets the mitigation of MEV-related risks, including front-running and sandwich attacks, which have been persistent concerns in DeFi trading. By improving transaction privacy and security, the launch is expected to bolster network trust and attract heightened user interest in the protocol.

Mixed momentum signals as support holds above major averages

On the technical front, APT/USD is trading above the MA-20 ($0.7687) and MA-50 ($0.7706) on the 1-hour chart, as well as above the daily MA-200 at $0.7447. The Ichimoku Kijun provides immediate support at $0.7659. Momentum indicators are mixed: MACD signals Buy while ADX remains Neutral, and the RSI is at 54.28, also at a Buy level. However, Stochastic RSI indicates Strong Sell and CCI is Overbought, highlighting potential for a near-term pullback despite short-term buyer dominance shown by Bull/Bear Power and confirmation of upward momentum from the Awesome Oscillator.

Upside breakout potential as volatility defines near-term range

Over the next 2–3 trading days, APT/USD is expected to fluctuate within a volatility band of $0.7792 to $0.8532. The probability of an upside breakout is estimated at 67%, suggesting further gains if resistance is cleared convincingly. Conversely, if price drops below immediate support, a corrective pullback remains possible, but the baseline scenario favors sideways movement between nearest support and resistance levels.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees Aptos benefitting from both recent security upgrades and strong market sentiment. He believes the launch of the encrypted mempool has improved network trust, fueling user demand and price resilience above key levels. Technicals remain constructive despite short-term volatility signals. "The fundamental upgrade strengthens Aptos’ long-term appeal, and as momentum builds, I expect further upside if support holds."

Earlier, analysts noted that Aptos was under sustained downside pressure amid persistent selling and oversold conditions, with no clear signal of a bullish reversal at that time. The latest technical shift above key moving averages, combined with momentum signals and the successful mainnet privacy upgrade, now introduces the potential for continued volatility, making the $0.7659 support level and the $0.8532 resistance zone critical markers for near-term price action.

Source of Data: APT Price Analysis by TU

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