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Evaluating Arbitrum (ARB) & Optimism (OP) momentum as TVL highlights shifting trends

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While Optimism (OP) and Arbitrum ($ARB) dominate the layer2 industry, they have noted substantial dips in total value locked lately. L2Beats data shows the altcoin saw TVL reductions within the last 24 hours.

Source – L2Beats

Arbitrum’s total value locked has plummeted by 10.40% to $9.93 billion, whereas Optimism’s 14.45% drop placed the same metric at $4.94 billion.

Despite the substantial TVL declines, Arbitrum and Optimism still rule the layer2 world. The former controls 49.23% of the overall market share, while the latter commands 24.50% as of this publication.

Dwindling volume reflects fading investor excitement

Data shows Arbitrum’s volume saw a significant uptick early this year, with the metric climbing past $1B several times in January. The volume has plummeted to press time levels of $540 million, a noteworthy dip from all-time highs of $1.8 billion.

Optimism saw similar patterns. Its volume stood at approximately $48 million during this writing, a notable dup from $184 million attained early on the month.

The declined volume highlights decreased investors transacting on the network.

$ARB & OP prices

Arbitrum’s token remains weak on its seven-day chart, losing over 6.60% in the past week. While its Optimism holders continue to celebrate profits, OP dropped 6.93% within the previous seven days.

OP & $ARB 7D Charts on Coinmarketcap

Meanwhile, Arbitrum and Optimism reflect the current broad market stance. Bears remain in control as Bitcoin ($BTC) fails to record stable uptrends from the $40K vicinity. A massive $BTC recovery as the markets anticipate the upcoming halving would potentially rescue $ARB and OP.

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