River RIVER Trading Volume Soars to $3.5B Following Arthur Hayes' Backing
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Volume Surge: River (RIVER) achieved a remarkable $3.5 billion in 24-hour trading volume, directly linked to public backing from cryptocurrency pioneer Arthur Hayes, indicating strong market interest in innovative DeFi infrastructure.
- Outstanding Market Performance: The Binance perpetual futures market accounted for approximately $2 billion of this volume, allowing RIVER's daily trading activity to surpass major assets like Dogecoin (DOGE), reflecting significant capital rotation within the crypto derivatives space.
- Significant Price Volatility: Following the investment announcement from Arthur Hayes, RIVER's price surged from $19 to around $26, marking a 36% increase, which suggests a reassessment of the project's long-term potential and technological merit by the market.
- Prospects of Chain Abstraction Technology: River's chain abstraction stablecoin system aims to simplify cross-blockchain transactions, addressing liquidity fragmentation issues, and the market's focus on this solution highlights its potential significance in the future DeFi ecosystem.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
