Arcus, a new trading platform backed by dYdX and Robinhood Crypto, has gone live with 24/7 zero-fee trading of tokenized U.S. stocks. The service covers more than 95 equities and includes 50x perpetual futures, available in 120 countries.
What Arcus offers
Users can trade tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks around the clock with no commission fees. The platform also provides 50x leverage on perpetual futures tied to those same equities — a product that blends stock exposure with crypto-style margin trading. Arcus says it supports over 95 tokenized stocks, though it hasn't published a full list.
Backing and reach
Arcus is backed by dYdX, the decentralized exchange, and Robinhood Crypto, the crypto arm of the popular retail brokerage. The platform is live in 120 countries, giving it a broad geographic footprint from the start. That reach, combined with zero-fee trading, positions Arcus as a direct competitor to other tokenized-stock platforms and traditional brokerages that still charge commissions or limit trading hours.
Why the 24/7 model matters
Traditional U.S. stock markets operate on a set schedule — 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern, with limited pre-market and after-hours windows. Arcus's round-the-clock availability means traders can react to news or price moves at any hour, a feature that crypto users already expect. The addition of 50x leverage on perpetual futures adds a high-risk layer that isn't available in standard stock trading. The platform is now operational in all 120 countries it targets, with no announced plans for further expansion.
