CEO Claims Arkham is Alive and Kicking-But Wait, There’s a DEX!

In the grand theater of crypto, Arkham’s CEO triumphantly quashes whispers of doom, heralding a shift to DEX amid a market that resembles a slow-motion train wreck.

According to the illustrious Miguel Morel, the captain of this ship, Arkham Exchange is not sinking into oblivion, but rather pivoting with the grace of a ballerina toward a decentralized future. One might think the rumors of its demise were mere echoes from the ether.

As trading volumes flirt with record lows and the cryptocurrency realm seems to be undergoing yet another existential crisis, Morel assured us that the platform’s heart still beats, albeit weakly. “Fear not,” he proclaimed, “for we are simply trading our sails for sails of a different kind.”

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Launched in the twilight of 2024, Arkham Exchange came forth from the loins of Arkham Intelligence, eager to stake its claim among the giants. With aspirations lofty enough to make Icarus blush, it sought to woo users with its range of spot products while crossing state lines like an adventurous spirit.

In December, to amplify user engagement, the company even released a mobile trading app. Yet, despite these gallant efforts, the trading volumes remained modest-like a whisper lost in a cacophony of shouting exchanges. The transition to a DEX marks a shift so profound that one could almost hear the gears of change grinding.

Trading Volume and Platform Activity

Recent figures from CoinGecko reveal that Arkham Exchange has managed to muster a daily trading volume of $702,591. While this might seem dazzling to some, it still pales in comparison to the titans of the trade.

With a meager 33.9% increase over 24 hours, one could argue that Arkham is merely playing in the kiddie pool while others swim in the ocean. Sources hint at struggles in gaining traction during this tumultuous market cycle, with lower activity casting a pall over many platforms. Alas, Arkham has chosen not to reveal its revenue figures-perhaps a wise move in the current climate.

Since its inception in 2020, Arkham Intelligence has continued to steer its analytics vessel through turbulent waters, boasting over 3 million registered users. Its roster of backers reads like a who’s who of tech royalty: Sam Altman, Draper Associates, Binance Labs, and Bedrock.

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Broader Market Conditions Weigh on Sentiment

The specter of shutdowns emerged amidst a broader crypto market decline, where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all performed the financial equivalent of tripping over their own feet.

Investors have become amateur economists, glued to U.S. economic data that dances around interest rate policies like a shy child at a school dance.

Market analysis reveals a 1.98% dip in total crypto market capitalization, now languishing at $2.29 trillion. The Fear and Greed Index, that emotional barometer of market sentiment, dropped to 9-an alarming descent from the dizzy heights of 10 just a day prior.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin lolled near $67,030, down about 2% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum floundered at around $1,950, experiencing a roughly 3% drop, while Solana found itself trading around $81, also following suit.

As the dust settles, Arkham’s analytics platform remains operational, steadfastly preparing for its leap into decentralization-an act that may or may not be as graceful as they hope.

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2026-02-12 12:18