Arcus launches tokenized perp positions on Robinhood Chain

Arcus, a decentralized exchange developed by the team behind dYdX, has launched on the Robinhood Chain to enable the tokenization of perpetual futures positions into transferable ERC-20 tokens. This protocol allows users to utilize tokenized stocks, such as SPY, QQQ, and MAG7, as collateral for leveraged trading with a 50% loan-to-value ratio. By introducing products like pBTC3x and pHOOD3x, Arcus provides 3x leveraged exposure to Bitcoin and Robinhood stock tokens without requiring users to liquidate their underlying holdings. Since its inception, the platform has facilitated over $250 million in trading volume, with daily averages surpassing $33 million. The integration highlights a significant shift toward making sophisticated financial strategies native to blockchain infrastructure. Robinhood Chain has concurrently reached $596 million in total value locked, positioning itself among the top 15 chains by DeFi TVL. This development marks a notable advancement in bridging traditional equity markets with decentralized perpetual trading mechanisms.