‘Reduce these barriers’ – Can Arcus save dYdX from its 45% crash?
dYdX Labs, the team behind the decentralized exchange dYdX, has launched a new platform called Arcus on the Robinhood Chain. Arcus is separate from dYdX and offers zero-fee, 24/7 trading of 95 tokenized stocks and perpetuals, aiming to democratize access to financial markets. The announcement had been anticipated, causing the DYDX token to nearly double in price beforehand. However, upon the official release, DYDX experienced a sharp 45% decline in a classic "sell-the-news" event. The dYdX Foundation clarified that the Arcus update has no direct impact on the DYDX token, which remains the governance and staking token for dYdX Chain. On-chain data showed no significant spot demand for DYDX following the news, as gains had already been front-run. Potential support levels are seen at the 200-day moving average and a key trendline, suggesting the sell-off could present a buying opportunity if broader market sentiment improves.
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