Arbitrum Processes $545B in DEX Volume Yet Trades at $1.9B Market Cap – Can Robinhood Partnership Drive ARB to $1?

Arbitrum has achieved a remarkable milestone by processing over $545 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, yet the Layer-2 network trades at just a $1.9 billion market capitalization. The stark disconnect between ecosystem activity and market valuation comes as Robinhood launches U.S. stock trading on the Arbitrum network , potentially catalyzing broader institutional adoption. Over half a trillion dollars in swaps have been processed by DEX's on Arbitrum! A huge milestone that wouldn't be possible without projects such as @CamelotDEX , @Uniswap , @0xfluid , @PancakeSwap , @RamsesExchange and many more. DeFi Everywhere. Arbitrum Everywhere. pic.twitter.com/hoazSltQQL — Arbitrum (@arbitrum) July 3, 2025 The DEX volume achievement surpasses many established blockchain networks, driven by protocols including Camelot DEX, Uniswap, Fluid, PancakeSwap, and Ramses Exchange. Ecosystem Growth Accelerates Despite Market Cap Disconnect Arbitrum currently hosts $2.5 billion in total value locked across DeFi protocols, with daily DEX volume averaging $200 million and over 282 million total swaps processed. Source: Dune ARB surged 9% to $0.35 on July 2, following the announcement of Robinhood’s stock token launch. Source: Cryptonews The Robinhood integration enables the trading of real-world equities on the decentralized, low-fee Layer 2 network while eliminating traditional intermediaries and brokerages. The partnership marks Arbitrum’s expansion beyond DeFi and gaming into traditional finance. The ecosystem achieved significant milestones over the past six months, including the development of Robinhood Chain , the launch of Ethena Labs’ Converge Chain, and the approval of ArbitrumOpCo as a DAO-adjacent strategy execution entity. 6 month recap of how hard the @arbitrum ecosystem cooked: – @RobinhoodApp launching stock tokens and Robinhood Chain on Arbitrum – @ethena_labs & @Securitize launching Converge Chain on Arbitrum – @arbitrumdao_gov approved ArbitrumOpCo, A DAO-adjacent entity for strategy… — Andreea ( , ) (@ad_or11) July 2, 2025 Timeboost generated over $2 million in fees, directly benefiting the ArbitrumDAO treasury, while over 100 teams are building Arbitrum-based chains. Source: @0x_allan on X Robinhood Partnership Unlocks Traditional Finance Integration Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced the official launch of U.S. stock and ETF tokens for EU users during the company’s exclusive event in Cannes. The integration enables users to gain stock exposure using cryptocurrency without incurring traditional brokerage fees or added margins, requiring only minimal foreign exchange fees. According to and exclusive from Cryptonews, Johann Kerbrat, GM and SVP of Crypto at Robinhood, emphasized that stock tokens represent the technology’s potential to rebuild the entire financial system. It was a pleasure speaking with @JohannKerbrat head of @RobinhoodApp crypto about the new product launches during the “To Catch A Token Event” in Cannes. So excited to see the crypto industry evolving. Read more here: https://t.co/eBlGNMZTBZ pic.twitter.com/6azLOzH0YD — Rachel Wolfson (@Rachelwolf00) June 30, 2025 The tokenization capability extends beyond stocks to include art, real estate, and private equity across global markets. The Robinhood Layer-2 blockchain remains in development, with Arbitrum serving as the ideal partner due to its regulatory and compliance structure. Furthermore, the partnership enables users to leverage cryptocurrency for exposure to traditional assets while maintaining familiar trading interfaces. EU users gained access to crypto perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with staking services offering 2.5% returns on ETH. The Robinhood Gold credit card offers 3% crypto cashback, enabling automatic investment in select tokens. Despite regulatory challenges, including the pending Market Structure Bill and accredited investor requirements, the partnership positions Arbitrum at the forefront of traditional finance tokenization, a development that most chains are also currently exploring. Technical Analysis Points to Potential $1 Breakout ARB currently trades at $0.35 after breaking out from a massive descending channel pattern on the 12-hour chart. The breakout projects target $0.4847 and potentially $0.5600, with increased volume supporting the upward momentum. $ARB breakout coming soon, keep an eye on it! One of the trending tokens. Expecting a massive bounce after the breakout. DYOR, NFA #ARB #AltcoinSeason pic.twitter.com/MDmKLCayS3 — CRYPTOMOJO_TA (@CRYPTOMOJO_TA) July 2, 2025 The daily chart also reveals a descending triangle pattern developing since ARB’s $2.30 peak, creating horizontal support around $0.25-0.30 while making lower highs along the descending trendline. Key resistance levels stand at $0.47, $0.87, and the ultimate $1.25+ target zone. Source: @holdersignals on X Technical indicators also support bullish momentum with RSI at 55.26, indicating growing strength without reaching overbought conditions. Notably, the double bottom formation around $0.25-$0.27 support creates a measured move target of $0.70-$0.75 once the $0.50 neckline is broken. Source: @UmiBtc on X Volume analysis shows institutional accumulation during these lows, with daily trading reaching 143.85 million ARB tokens. This double bottom correlates with Bitcoin’s rally above $110,000, supporting broader Layer-2 sector strength, as the segment gains $1 billion in 24 hours. Moreover, Fibonacci retracement levels position ARB near the 38.18% level at $1.337, suggesting significant upside potential. The descending triangle’s apex positioning indicates imminent resolution, with breakout above $0.40-0.45 potentially triggering advances toward the $1.00 psychological level. Based on current technical patterns and fundamental catalysts, ARB appears positioned for a move toward $0.50-$0.60 in the near term, with the potential for an extension to $0.70-$0.85 if the Robinhood partnership drives institutional adoption. The $1.00 target remains achievable if Layer-2 adoption accelerates through traditional finance integration. The post Arbitrum Processes $545B in DEX Volume Yet Trades at $1.9B Market Cap – Can Robinhood Partnership Drive ARB to $1? appeared first on Cryptonews .