TimberJpoints
Arcus logo

Arcus

PointsSeason 1 points · started Oct 1, 2026
Robinhood Chain0 / 2.25 bpsFarmingApp
Join with my code
Referral link

My take on Arcus.

Why I farm it, what is announced, how to start, and what is still unknown.

Why I farm it

  • I like the pedigree: Arcus is the next chapter of the team that built dYdX, and Robinhood Crypto has invested in it.
  • It lives on Robinhood Chain, built in partnership with Robinhood. To me that is the most direct line between a retail broker and an on-chain venue I have seen.
  • US equities around the clock: 95+ stock tokens on spot with zero fees, and perps up to 50x on stocks, indices, commodities and crypto.
  • Season 1 just started and the rules reward what I already do: RWA trading and trading outside US market hours both earn boosted points.
  • Early numbers from the beta are solid for a new venue: $5B+ volume and 15,000+ traders before points even went public.

My take, not advice.

What we know

  • Arcus is a DEX built by the team behind dYdX, in partnership with Robinhood, on Robinhood Chain. Robinhood Crypto has invested in Arcus.
  • Spot: 95+ stock tokens traded 24/7 with no fees. Perps: cross-margined, up to 50x, on stocks, indices, commodities and crypto.
  • The perps beta opened on July 1, 2026, rolling out by cohort, with the full launch planned later in 2026.
  • Not available in the US, Canada, the UK and other restricted jurisdictions.
  • Source: arcus.xyz, Arcus x Robinhood.
  • Paxos-issued USDG is the main collateral and settlement asset.
  • Source: Cointelegraph.
  • Points: Season 0 ran July 1 to September 30, 2026 and went to private beta users. Season 1 started October 1, 2026.
  • Points are distributed weekly, on Wednesdays at 3 PM EST, for trading (weighted by quality, not only volume), quoting tight and deep liquidity, keeping deposits on Arcus, and referrals.
  • Boosts: stock tokens and RWA, trading outside regular US market hours, and Robinhood Wallet swaps routed through Arcus.
  • Beta figures reported by Arcus: $5B+ volume, 15,000+ unique traders, $500M+ peak daily volume, $25M+ TVL.
  • Source: Introducing Arcus Points.

How to farm it

  1. 1Open Arcus with my referral link and connect a wallet. Check first that Arcus is available where you live.
  2. 2Deposit collateral (USDG is the main settlement asset).
  3. 3Trade spot stock tokens or perps. RWA markets and trades outside US market hours earn boosted points.
  4. 4Points land weekly, on Wednesdays. Referrals earn bonus points on the activity of the traders you bring.
  5. 5Paste your address on the Dashboard tab to follow your own volume, fees and boosts, and the venue's markets on the Analytics tab.

What we don't know

  • No token has been announced. Arcus calls points a participation metric, with allocation at its sole discretion.
  • How many points are distributed each week, and the exact scoring formula.
  • When perps open to everyone: access is still rolling out by cohort.
  • The full perps fee schedule: I could not find a public fee page, and fees may change after the beta.