The Arbitrum DAO has approved an eight-week pilot M&A program following overwhelming support for the proposal. On-chain metrics suggest that Arbitrum ( ARB ) may experience a rally soon, despite a recent 7.5% increase in its value.

The pilot program received over 99% support from DAO members and aims to conduct data-driven research and discussions to inform the Arbitrum DAO's decision on the operationalization and funding requirements of the M&A unit. The goal is to utilize M&A as a growth driver for the Arbitrum ecosystem, expanding non-organically through acquisition opportunities to enhance capital allocation methods.

Additionally, on-chain metrics indicate potential for a rally in ARB 's value. Despite the recent gain, a significant percentage of ARB addresses are still out-of-the-money, suggesting that investors may be holding onto their assets in anticipation of tangible price appreciation. Furthermore, with 55% of ARB's circulating supply held in out-of-the-money addresses, caution is advised for investors looking to open a position in the Ethereum Layer 2 altcoin, especially considering the large holdings by whales.

Although recent activity has shown equal participation from bulls and bears, recent price movement suggests signs of a potential rally. The market value to realize value (MVRV) ratio has also confirmed these rally signs with a 6.54% growth in the past 24 hours. It is important to note that a bearish change in the general crypto market sentiment could invalidate this thesis.