The rise of Robinhood Markets shares reached unprecedented heights following the unveiling of an array of fresh cryptocurrency initiatives. These include the introduction of U.S. stock and ETF tokens as well as perpetual futures in Europe, providing U.S. clients the opportunity to engage in crypto staking.
Co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev emphasized that the new offerings “pave the way for cryptocurrency to evolve into the backbone of the financial system on a global scale.” Robinhood is also rolling out a suite of additional tools aimed at enhancing the potency and ease of crypto trading on its platform. Specifically, the company plans to offer Ethereum and Solana to its American user base, among other assets.
Johann Kerbrat, who serves as both general manager and senior vice president of Robinhood Crypto, elaborated on how the cryptocurrency sphere has traditionally been a domain tailored to engineers, thus remaining out of reach for the broader populace. He noted that Robinhood’s mission is to democratize access, making cryptocurrency engagements as user-friendly as possible by integrating robust functionalities into a singularly intuitive interface.
Upon the opening of the markets, Robinhood Markets’ shares surged by an additional 5%, reaching approximately $98. This spike followed a record high of $99.06. Incredibly, the shares have appreciated over 160% as of 2025.