Robinhood Expands Cryptocurrency Features
In an effort to solidify its position as a leading global digital finance platform, Robinhood has unveiled a suite of new cryptocurrency features as part of a significant expansion announced on Monday. The rollout includes staking for Ethereum and Solana available in New York on Tuesday, with plans for nationwide access contingent upon regulatory approval.
New Pricing Tiers and Trading Features
Additionally, the company has introduced new pricing tiers targeted at high-volume traders in the U.S., upgraded its crypto trading API, and implemented features to aid users in tracking their cost basis for easier tax reporting. Robinhood’s efforts are not limited to the U.S.; in Europe, the company has launched perpetual futures contracts offering up to 7x leverage on cryptocurrencies such as XRP, Dogecoin, and SUI, building on its previous Bitcoin and Ethereum offerings.
Robinhood stated that its development of these futures products involved a careful analysis of client preferences, market trends, and the current regulatory landscape, emphasizing the importance of transparency and user safety alongside flexibility and access for advanced traders.
Expansion of European Operations
The firm is also expanding its European operations by introducing tokenized stocks that allow clients to trade over 1,000 U.S. equities around the clock, alongside partnerships with firms like J.P. Morgan to offer money market funds.
Notably, Robinhood’s leverage mechanism is designed to align with the practices of other platforms in Europe, allowing traders to initiate positions with smaller cash commitments. Currently, the Robinhood app remains mobile-exclusive for users in Europe, though there are plans to expand to a web-based interface.
Launch of Robinhood Chain
In a significant development, the company has also launched its own layer-2 scaling solution, named Robinhood Chain, something that had been hinted at earlier this year. Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, emphasized the chain’s compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and highlighted the company’s long-term vision to dismantle traditional barriers in the market by integrating stock trading with blockchain technology.
Future of Cryptocurrency at Robinhood
Through these initiatives, Robinhood aims to craft an all-encompassing investment app that is heavily driven by cryptocurrency. Crypto trading has reportedly become a pivotal aspect of Robinhood’s business strategy, boasting $232 billion in trading volume this year and managing $51 billion in customer assets as of the third quarter of 2025. The company asserts that cryptocurrency is central to its ambition of establishing the leading global financial ecosystem.
Historically, Robinhood has not kept pace with competitors such as Binance and Coinbase regarding certain features like staking and decentralized access. However, the firm has made strides in rectifying this deficiency by enhancing its staking offerings and expanding futures trading options in Europe. Recently, after announcing plans to broaden its prediction markets outside of the U.S., Robinhood’s stock reached a record share price in September.
Additionally, on Sunday, it was reported that Robinhood is exploring entry into the Indonesian market via acquisitions of two licensed crypto and brokerage firms, though further information on these deals remains unspecified.
