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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark

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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga

Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.

With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.

Options Abound With Options Trading

While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.

Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.

Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors

Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*

Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.

Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.

Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.

None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.

Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.

If you are interested in trading options and want to do so at a low cost with all the support you need, then check out Robinhoods offering here.

Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.

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*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.

Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.

One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.

Risk of VIX options:

The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.

The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.

In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.

VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.

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Adore Hair Dye Expands Vibrant Semi-Permanent Color Options for At-Home Hair Transformation

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United States, 13th Aug 2026 — Adore Hair Dye is highlighting its collection of vibrant semi-permanent hair colors designed to help consumers refresh their look while maintaining healthy-looking hair. Available in a wide range of shades, including brown, red, black, purple, pink, and more, Adore Hair Dye offers an accessible option for individuals looking to experiment with color without committing to permanent dye.

Hair color continues to be an important part of personal style, allowing consumers to express their individuality through subtle changes or bold transformations. Adore Hair Dye provides a selection of shades designed to accommodate different preferences, from classic tones to more vibrant and expressive colors.

Hair Color Designed With Hair Care in Mind

Adore Hair Dye products are formulated with aloe vera and hydrolyzed collagen. These ingredients are intended to help hair maintain a healthy-looking appearance while providing rich color. The formulation offers consumers an alternative to hair coloring products that rely on harsher chemicals, making Adore a consideration for those who want to incorporate color into their beauty routine while focusing on the appearance and feel of their hair.

The semi-permanent nature of Adore Hair Dye also provides flexibility for consumers who enjoy changing their appearance. Rather than making a long-term commitment to one color, users can explore different shades and refresh their style as their preferences evolve.

A Broad Selection of Vibrant Shades

One of the key features of the Adore Hair Dye collection is its variety of available colors. Consumers can choose from familiar shades such as brown and black or opt for more expressive colors, including red, purple, and pink.

This variety allows the collection to serve different styling preferences. Individuals seeking a more traditional color refresh can select from classic tones, while those interested in a more creative appearance can experiment with brighter shades.

The range also makes it possible for consumers to explore different looks over time, whether they are preparing for a special occasion, updating their everyday style, or simply interested in trying a new hair color.

Convenient Shopping for Consumers

Adore Hair Dye products are available for purchase through the company’s website, giving consumers direct access to its collection of semi-permanent hair colors. Products are also available through Amazon, providing another convenient purchasing option for shoppers who prefer the online marketplace.

The availability of multiple purchasing channels makes it easier for consumers across the United States to discover and select their preferred Adore Hair Dye shades.

As interest in at-home beauty routines continues to influence consumer purchasing decisions, accessible hair color products can provide an easy way to experiment with personal style. Adore Hair Dye’s combination of vibrant color choices and hair-focused ingredients positions the brand within this growing segment of the beauty market.

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Adore Hair Dye offers semi-permanent hair colors in a variety of shades designed for consumers who want to change or enhance their hair color. Featuring formulations powered by aloe vera and hydrolyzed collagen, the collection focuses on delivering rich, long-lasting color while helping hair maintain a healthy-looking appearance.

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MEXC July TradFi Trading Shifts Toward AI Storage as SNDK Futures Volume Surges More Than 15x Times

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MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July TradFi trading data. Monthly trading volume in Stock and Index Futures increased by 64%, while the number of available instruments exceeded 285. Storage-related Futures volume rose by more than fivefold and accounted for nearly 20% of total TradFi Futures volume for the month, making storage the largest contributor to growth in July.

Storage Emerges as the Main Growth Driver in Futures Trading

Trading trends across AI-related instruments on MEXC diverged sharply in July. Storage-sector volume increased by 575% month over month, while computing-chip volume declined by 18%, indicating a shift in trading interest from computing chips toward data storage.

Growth within the storage segment was concentrated among leading names. SanDisk (SNDK) recorded a 1,573% month-over-month increase and ranked first by trading volume among Stock and Index Futures. Micron (MU) trading volume rose by 130%, placing it third, while SK Hynix (SKHYNIX) increased by 1,274% to rank fifth, and Samsung (SAMSUNG) climbed by 1,406% to rank ninth. By contrast, NVIDIA trading volume declined by 38%, ranking it tenth.

The shift may reflect growing market attention beyond AI computing chips toward the storage layer of AI infrastructure. As AI training and inference require greater data capacity and more high-bandwidth memory, segments such as HBM and NAND are attracting increased interest.

Trading interest in the AI sector also expanded beyond individual stocks to sector and regional market instruments. The leveraged semiconductor ETF SOXL posted a 912% month-over-month increase and ranked seventh, while the leveraged South Korea ETF KORU rose by 3,044% to rank eighth, the largest increase among the top 10 instruments.

Beyond U.S. and South Korean stocks, MEXC has also listed Japan’s Kioxia and China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies. Through individual stocks, industry ETFs, and regional market ETFs, users can access different parts of the global AI value chain with USDT from a single account, without switching between multiple regional brokers.

Trading activity also increased in AI application-layer instruments. Volume in robotics and automation rose by 129% month over month in July. However, the segment remains relatively small, and market participation is still at an early stage. On July 31, MEXC listed Pre-IPO Futures for Unitree Robotics, enabling users to participate in trading before a potential public listing. With the continued addition of related instruments, MEXC TradFi Futures now span multiple parts of the AI value chain, including models, chips, storage, energy, and robotics.

Outside the AI segment, U.S. stocks with close ties to the crypto market also gained traction in July. Trading volume across the group increased by 66% month over month, led by Strategy (MSTR) at 85%, followed by Coinbase at 59%, Circle (CRCL) at 48%, and Robinhood at 35%.

Tokenized Stocks Account for 62% of TradFi Spot Volume

Tokenized stocks became the largest category within MEXC’s TradFi spot market in July, accounting for 62% of total spot trading volume. The number of available instruments increased by 11% month over month.

Unlike the more concentrated trading activity in Futures, spot-market activity was distributed across a broader range of themes. SpaceX (SPCX), the most actively traded tokenized stock, accounted for only 1.7% of tokenized-stock volume, while the top 10 instruments together represented less than 9%.

The top 10 covered nine categories: commercial space, stablecoins, storage, electric vehicles, semiconductors, Bitcoin-related equities, software, index ETFs, and AI servers. The distribution reflects more diversified trading demand in the spot market.

MEXC now offers a stock-related product suite spanning Pre-IPO Futures, Stock and Index Futures, tokenized stocks, and RealStocks. The platform provides more than 285 Stock and Index Futures, over 200 tokenized U.S. stock instruments, and access to more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs through RealStocks. Users can access these different forms of stock-related trading using USDT from a single account.

On August 8, MEXC launched its first annual brand campaign, MEXC 0808: Stock Season. During the campaign, users can trade Stock Futures, tokenized stocks, and RealStocks with 0 trading fees, alongside a total prize pool of $500,000. The campaign runs through August 28.

MEXC CEO Vugar Usi said, “Interest across the AI value chain and global equity markets is evolving at an unprecedented pace, as investors look beyond traditional asset boundaries for the next generation of opportunities. At MEXC, we believe access should evolve with them. By combining 0-fee trading, USDT settlement, two-way Futures, and broader asset coverage, we are reducing the friction of moving between markets and building a more connected trading experience where investors can discover opportunities, express conviction, and manage exposure from one platform.”

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MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.

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ARCLaunch Prepares New Arc Launchpad for Arc Chain’s Memecoin Ecosystem

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ARCLaunch is developing an all-in-one memecoin platform for Arc Chain ahead of the network’s public mainnet launch. The planned Arc Chain Launchpad will combine token creation, trading, swaps, bridging, unified balances, creator profiles, Uniswap integration, creator fees and referrals.

United States, 13th Aug 2026 – ARCLaunch is preparing to introduce a new token launch and trading platform as Arc Chain moves closer to its public mainnet debut.

The upcoming Arc Launchpad is designed to give creators and traders one place to launch, discover, buy, sell and swap memecoins on Arc Chain. Planned features include an integrated bridge, unified balances, developer profiles, direct Uniswap launches, creator rewards and a referral program.

ARCLaunch is expected to arrive during an important period for the emerging network. Arc’s official team has confirmed that public mainnet is scheduled to launch on September 16, 2026, opening the stablecoin-native Layer 1 to developers, businesses and public users.

Bringing Consumer Token Launches to Arc

Arc has largely been introduced as infrastructure for programmable money, stablecoin payments, tokenized assets and onchain financial markets. ARCLaunch plans to complement that institutional and developer-focused foundation with a consumer-facing token platform.

The product follows a model familiar to memecoin communities: simplify token creation, place new launches in a shared discovery feed and allow users to trade without moving through several unrelated applications.

Creators will not be expected to deploy contracts manually. Instead, ARCLaunch plans to provide a guided interface for entering the token’s name, ticker, image, description and public links.

Once the launch is confirmed, the platform will handle the underlying onchain deployment.

Launch, Discover and Trade in One Place

ARCLaunch is being developed as more than a token-creation form.

The planned product will support the wider lifecycle of an Arc memecoin, from bringing funds onto the network to launching and trading the resulting asset.

Its announced functionality includes:

  • Token creation on Arc Chain
  • Discovery of new and active launches
  • Integrated buying and selling
  • Token swaps
  • Bridging into Arc
  • Unified USDC balances
  • Developer and creator profiles
  • Direct launches to Uniswap
  • Creator and developer fees
  • Referral rewards

Final specifications may change before release because ARCLaunch remains under development. Fees, supported networks and launch mechanics should be confirmed when the production platform becomes available.

Why Arc Provides a Different Foundation

ARCLaunch is being built specifically around Arc rather than adapting a launchpad designed for another blockchain.

Arc is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 developed by Circle. It supports standard Solidity contracts and familiar Ethereum development tools, while introducing a stablecoin-native economic model.

One of its most significant differences is the use of USDC as the native gas asset. Users will not need to acquire a separate volatile token simply to pay transaction fees.

For a launchpad, this could make costs easier to understand. Launch and trading expenses can be expressed in a dollar-denominated asset rather than a network token whose value changes independently.

Arc also provides sub-second deterministic finality. Transactions are designed to become final quickly, without requiring users or applications to wait through several additional blocks.

That combination of EVM compatibility, USDC-based gas and rapid settlement provides the technical foundation for ARCLaunch’s planned token and trading experience.

Arc Public Mainnet Arrives September 16

Arc’s September launch date has been officially announced.

The network’s public mainnet is scheduled to go live on September 16, 2026. Arc is currently operating in private mainnet following an extensive public testnet period.

Circle launched the Arc public testnet in October 2025 with more than 100 participating companies and infrastructure providers. The group included wallet platforms, developer-tool companies, cross-chain protocols, exchanges, financial institutions and decentralized-finance projects.

Circle has positioned Arc as an “Economic OS” for internet-native financial activity. ARCLaunch represents a more specialized layer of that ecosystem, focused on permissionless token creation and community-driven trading.

Direct Uniswap Launches

Direct Uniswap connectivity is among the most important features announced for ARCLaunch.

The planned integration is intended to connect token creation with decentralized liquidity. Instead of creating a token through one application and configuring its trading market through another, creators could move directly from ARCLaunch into a Uniswap-based market.

Arc’s EVM environment makes established Ethereum-compatible contracts and infrastructure available to developers. Uniswap Labs was also named among the digital-market participants involved in Arc’s testnet ecosystem.

ARCLaunch has not yet published its final liquidity architecture. Details such as pool type, initial liquidity, bonding-curve mechanics and possible migration thresholds should be verified after the production contracts are released.

Bridging Funds Into Arc

An integrated bridge is intended to simplify one of the largest challenges facing applications on a new blockchain: users may own USDC but hold it on another network.

ARCLaunch plans to let users move supported assets to Arc without leaving the platform. This could create a more direct path from funding a wallet to launching or purchasing a token.

The final release should make several details clear before users approve a transfer:

  • Source and destination networks
  • Supported assets
  • Bridge provider
  • Estimated completion time
  • Network and protocol fees
  • Whether users receive native USDC
  • Procedures for delayed transfers

Bridge routes can depend on external infrastructure and may not always remain available.

Unified USDC Balances

ARCLaunch also plans to support unified balances.

Circle’s Unified Balance system is designed to combine USDC deposited from supported networks into one spendable balance. Applications can then draw from that combined balance when a user completes an action on another supported chain.

For ARCLaunch users, this could reduce the need to think about USDC as a separate balance on every blockchain. Funds held across supported environments may become easier to use for Arc-based launches and trades.

The precise integration has not yet been disclosed. Supported source chains, wallet requirements and transaction flows should be confirmed when ARCLaunch publishes its full documentation.

Developer Profiles for Greater Context

Developer profiles are expected to give traders more information about the creators behind new tokens.

A profile could show previous launches, creator activity, connected social accounts and other public project details. Over time, this may help established developers build a recognizable history within the platform.

Profiles can add useful context, but they cannot guarantee that a token is safe or likely to succeed. Traders should still review the contract, liquidity conditions, creator allocation and official communications.

Creator Fees and Referral Rewards

ARCLaunch plans to include financial incentives for both token creators and platform users.

Developer or creator fees may allow launchers to receive a share of trading activity generated by their tokens. This could encourage creators to remain involved after deployment instead of treating the launch as a one-time event.

The referral program is expected to reward users who introduce eligible creators or traders to the platform.

Important details—including fee percentages, qualifying activity, payout assets and claim procedures—have not yet been finalized publicly. ARCLaunch users should rely on the official platform terms once they become available.

A Pump.fun-Like Experience on New Infrastructure

ARCLaunch can broadly be compared with Pump.fun because both platforms aim to make memecoin creation accessible to non-technical users.

The similarity is primarily in the experience: quick token creation, immediate discovery and integrated trading.

The underlying networks are different. Pump.fun was created for Solana, while ARCLaunch is being developed for Arc’s EVM-compatible and USDC-native environment.

That difference shapes several planned ARCLaunch features:

  • USDC-denominated gas fees
  • Compatibility with Ethereum development infrastructure
  • Direct access to Uniswap liquidity
  • Cross-chain USDC bridging
  • Unified balances
  • Deterministic sub-second settlement

ARCLaunch is therefore adapting a proven consumer launchpad concept to Arc’s distinct technical and financial architecture.

What Should Be Verified Before Release?

As an upcoming platform, ARCLaunch still has several important details to publish.

Prospective users should review the following before connecting a wallet or using real funds:

  • Official production contracts
  • Independent security audits
  • Launch and trading fees
  • Token-supply rules
  • Liquidity structure
  • Uniswap pool configuration
  • Creator-fee allocation
  • Referral conditions
  • Supported bridge routes
  • Wallet compatibility
  • Unified-balance implementation
  • Official support accounts

Users should also confirm that they are accessing the official arclaunch.fun domain.

Memecoins are speculative assets and may lose their value rapidly. A simple launch process does not guarantee liquidity, demand or long-term project success.

ARCLaunch Prepares for Arc’s Next Phase

ARCLaunch is being developed as Arc Chain prepares to move from private mainnet into public availability.

The platform’s planned combination of token creation, trading, bridging, unified balances and Uniswap integration could give Arc an early consumer-focused memecoin hub. Developer profiles, creator fees and referrals would add identity and incentive layers around the core launch process.

The upcoming Arc Chain Launchpad will ultimately be judged by its production contracts, security, liquidity design and ease of use. Its timing, however, places it near the beginning of an entirely new blockchain ecosystem.

With Arc public mainnet scheduled for September 16, 2026, ARCLaunch is positioning itself as a potential first destination for users who want to create and trade memecoins on the new network.

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