Arm Holdings Trading Volume Surges to 5.68 Billion, Ranks 139th Amid Qualcomm Antitrust Battle

On March 26, 2025, Arm Holdings saw a significant surge in trading volume, reaching 5.68 billion, a 142.36% increase from the previous day. This placed Arm at the 139th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, Arm's stock price declined by 7.52%, marking the second consecutive day of decline and a total drop of 7.95% over the past two days.

Qualcomm has initiated a global antitrust campaign against Arm, alleging that Arm's shift from an open licensing model to a more restrictive approach is stifling competition. This move by Qualcomm has led to regulatory complaints being filed in the U.S., Europe, and South Korea, where Qualcomm argues that Arm's practices threaten the open licensing ecosystem that has fostered growth in the chip industry for over two decades.

Qualcomm's allegations focus on Arm's recent changes in licensing policies, which Qualcomm claims are designed to boost Arm's profits at the expense of competition. This shift has raised concerns among industry players and regulatory bodies, who are now scrutinizing Arm's practices to ensure fair competition in the market.

Arm has responded to these allegations by pushing back against Qualcomm's claims, asserting that its licensing policies are aimed at maintaining the integrity of its technology and ensuring sustainable growth for the company. However, the ongoing antitrust battle has created uncertainty in the market, leading to a dip in Arm's stock price.