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- Arbitrum processed over 2 billion transactions and saw record inflows of $28 billion.
- Fees and revenue jumped 90%, highlighting strong user activity.
- Price remains range-bound near $0.31, but technicals hint at a potential rebound.
Arbitrum [ARB] has seen its price tumble more than 54% year-to-date, trading around $0.31 — well below the midpoint of the large flash-crash candle in early October. Yet behind the weak chart lies a network that’s quietly thriving. Data from Artemis shows Arbitrum One has processed over 2 billion transactions, signaling deep and sustained activity on the network.
At the same time, DeFiLlama data revealed decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on Arbitrum hit a six-month high of $567 billion, with daily trading activity near $15 billion — evidence that builders and users remain active despite market headwinds.
Arbitrum Outpaces Ethereum in Capital Inflows
Arbitrum’s ecosystem growth is even clearer when compared to competitors. Over the last three months, the network attracted $28 billion in inflows, surpassing Ethereum’s $18 billion, according to Dami-Defi’s analysis. Other networks like Starknet, Solana, and BNB Chain trailed far behind, each drawing between $1 billion and $3.5 billion.
$ARB | @arbitrum One has officially processed 2 BILLION+ transactions
— Dami-Defi (@DamiDefi) October 28, 2025
Other metrics also show a strong $ARB ecosystem:
– $28B inflows in the last 90 days, $10B more than $ETH
– DEX volume at 6-month ATH
– App fees also hitting 6-month highs
Yet price is down 54% YTD
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Data from Token Terminal also showed Arbitrum’s App Fees and Revenue surged 90.4% in thirty days, reaching $3.8 million, while active addresses held steady at 3.9 million and daily users climbed to 267,000. These metrics underline Arbitrum’s growing dominance within the Ethereum Layer-2 ecosystem, driven by low fees and fast transactions.
Consolidation Before the Next Move?
Despite the strong fundamentals, price action remains cautious. ARB has been consolidating since October 10, with $0.36 marking the key resistance to watch. If the token can reclaim that level, analysts see potential for a move toward $0.46. A drop below $0.30, however, could trigger another leg lower toward $0.29.
Also Read: Arbitrum Price Risks Slide as Ethereum Struggles to Reclaim $4,500
The MACD indicator suggests sellers are losing momentum — a possible sign that the worst may be over. Still, traders are waiting for confirmation from price structure before calling a clear reversal.
Outlook: Metrics First, Price Later
Arbitrum’s on-chain activity paints a picture of strength disconnected from its depressed price. If broader market sentiment improves, these robust fundamentals could finally catch up, setting the stage for a meaningful rebound.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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