Bitcoin Holds Near $78,000 as Arbitrum Jumps 30% on Robinhood Chain Fees

Bitcoin traded lower after last week’s rally lifted the cryptocurrency to $81,428, with the asset consolidating near $78,000. Market attention also turned to Arbitrum, which gained 30% to lead advances among DeFi tokens. The move followed a sharp increase in activity on Robinhood Chain, where daily fees surpassed $2 million. The developments put BTC’s post-rally price action alongside stronger performance in parts of the decentralized-finance market. Arbitrum was among the related crypto assets highlighted in the market update, together with Solana, Near Protocol, RSK Infrastructure Framework, Multi-Collateral DAI and Loaded Lions. The report was published by CoinDesk on September 1, 2026.