{"id":1190958,"date":"2025-12-09T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/?p=1190958"},"modified":"2025-12-12T22:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:44:24","slug":"crypto-corner-polygon-arbitrum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/en-us\/news-and-analysis\/the-daily-breakdown\/crypto-corner-polygon-arbitrum\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Corner: Polygon & Arbitrum"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Daily Breakdown takes a closer look at the technical setup for Doge, while also exploring Polygon and Arbitrum.<\/p>\n

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Crypto Corner<\/span><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re continuing our talk about the ins and outs of the crypto market, helping investors become more familiar with the <\/span>100+ cryptoassets offered by eToro<\/span><\/a>. Today we\u2019ll discuss Polygon<\/a> and Arbitrum<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polygon<\/b> (POL): Currently trading near $0.12 with a market cap of roughly $1.3 billion<\/b><\/p>\n

Polygon is a Layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution launched in 2017 (originally Matic Network) that uses sidechains and Proof-of-Stake to deliver faster, cheaper transactions for Ethereum-compatible apps. Its token \u2014 transitioning from MATIC to POL \u2014 is used for fees, staking, and validator delegation. Polygon is widely adopted across DeFi, gaming, and NFTs, supporting platforms like Aave, Uniswap, and OpenSea. The network is decentralized, utility-driven, and maintained by validators and community contributors rather than a central authority.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arbitrum (ARB): Currently trading near $0.21 with a market cap of roughly $1.2 billion<\/b><\/p>\n

Arbitrum is also a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollups to deliver faster, lower-cost transactions. The ARB token, introduced through an airdrop, serves as the governance asset for the Arbitrum DAO, enabling holders to vote on upgrades, treasury decisions, and ecosystem development. Supported by the Arbitrum Foundation and Offchain Labs, the network has grown rapidly, especially after its Nitro upgrade improved scalability and performance. ARB functions primarily as a governance and participation token \u2014 not a claim on revenue or fees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Setup \u2014 Dogecoin<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just Bitcoin<\/a>, Ethereum<\/a>, Solana<\/a> and others feeling the pain in the crypto space. Smaller cryptos like Dogecoin<\/a> have also been under pressure. Since breaking below the key 30 cent level earlier in this year, this level has turned into resistance \u2014 as we saw in September. Now though, bulls are hoping a key support level continues to hold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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All year long, the 13 to 15 cent area has been a major support zone for DOGE, which is exactly where it\u2019s trading now. If this area continues to hold, bulls might look for an eventual bounce. However, if this support area breaks, then more bearish momentum can ensue. <\/span><\/p>\n

What Wall Street’s Watching<\/h2>\n

AVGO<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Shares of Broadcom erupted higher on Monday, hitting a high $407.29 and notching a new record high. The company now boasts a market cap of $1.9 trillion, the sixth-most valuable company in the US, trailing Amazon at $2.4 trillion and ahead of Meta at $1.7 trillion. Broadcom reports earnings after the close on Thursday. <\/span>Dig into the fundamentals for AVGO<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NFLX<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Netflix was again in focus on Monday, following Friday\u2019s blockbuster news that it will acquire parts of Warner Bros<\/a> to add to its vast streaming empire. Shares slipped another 3.4% as Paramount<\/a> \u2014 another company that was bidding for Warner Bros \u2014 made an even richer offer. <\/span>Check out the charts for NFLX<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NVDA<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Shares of Nvidia rallied almost 2% on Monday before gaining in after-hours trading on reports that the US government will potentially allow the resumption of select AI chip sales to China \u2014 with the US to receive a portion of the revenue. Advanced Micro Devices is also trading slightly higher this morning. <\/span>Analysts expect almost 40% upside in NVDA from current levels<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Please note that due to market volatility, some of the prices may have already been reached and scenarios played out.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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