- ARB surged 14% after Robinhood’s listing, signaling increased investor interest in Arbitrum.
- Robinhood’s crypto expansion, regulatory clarity, and European market entry strengthen its global crypto presence.
Arbitrum (ARB), an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, has seen a significant price surge following its listing on Robinhood, one of the leading American trading platforms.
Crypto News Flash previously highlighted that Robinhood partnered with Arbitrum to enable users to take advantage of Arbitrum swaps, marking another step in integrating blockchain solutions into mainstream finance.
Arbitrum ($ARB) is now available to trade on Robinhood. pic.twitter.com/wBIwmtqwXe
— Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) March 5, 2025
The inclusion of ARB on Robinhood led to an impressive price increase, with the token rising approximately 14%from $0.3644 to $0.4181 within hours. This price spike was accompanied by an 8% increase in trading volume, reaching $400 million, indicating heightened investor interest and increased market activity.
Robinhood’s Expansion into Cryptocurrency
Robinhood’s decision to list Arbitrum aligns with its broader strategy to diversify and expand its crypto offerings. The platform has recently added multiple digital assets, including XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Bonk (BONK), responding to increasing customer demand for diverse crypto investment options.
In Q4 2024, Robinhood reported a 700% year-over-year growth in crypto revenue, totaling $358 million, reflecting its aggressive expansion in the crypto market and increasing retail investor adoption.
Regulatory Developments and Global Expansion
Robinhood’s crypto expansion has faced regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the recent conclusion of the SEC’s investigation—without any enforcement action—provides a legal boost to Robinhood’s digital asset endeavors, allowing the platform to continue listing new tokens without legal obstacles.
In addition, Robinhood has expanded into the European market, launching crypto services in Spain in compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation, further solidifying its position as a global crypto service provider.
Ethereum’s Performance Amid Market Movements
Since Arbitrum operates as a layer-2 solution on the Ethereum network, developments affecting ARB can influence Ethereum’s ecosystem. As of now, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,281.42, reflecting a 5.61% increase in the last 24 hours. See ETH price chart below.
