Arbitrum (ARB) prices briefly dropped after the Arbitrum DAO's X account was compromised but recovered within hours, with the network's status as one of January's most undervalued ecosystems by market cap-to-TVL ratio helping contain the sell-off.
What Happened: DAO Account Breach Triggers Sell-Off
The Arbitrum DAO's X account was compromised, triggering an immediate price decline as red candles stacked up on trading charts.
The selling pressure peaked within a few hours.
Once the Arbitrum team confirmed control of the account had been restored and declared it safe to engage again, selling eased. ARB clawed back a portion of its losses, pushing prices back toward pre-incident levels.
The RSI dipped briefly but never collapsed into extreme oversold territory, later stabilizing near neutral levels. CMF indicators started to turn higher, signaling that capital outflows were slowing.
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Why It Matters: Valuation Cushioned Impact
The brief scare came at an interesting time for Arbitrum. January data showed the network ranked among the most undervalued ecosystems when measured by market cap-to-TVL ratio.
The value locked on Arbitrum remains large relative to how the market currently prices the token. This helps explain why the sell-off stayed contained.
While short-term fear emerged, it did not change how the network itself is being used.
Once clarity returned, the market quickly separated a social account issue from the protocol's actual health.
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