Robinhood has announced a major expansion into tokenized finance, revealing multiple new products at the Ethereum Community Conference (ETHCC) in Cannes. The firm also announced plans for its own Layer-2 blockchain.
The updates mark a strategic shift as the company evolves beyond crypto trading toward a unified investment experience.
Robinhood is Launching Stock and ETF Tokens in Europe
Robinhood will offer over 200 US stock and ETF tokens to customers across 31 EU and EEA countries. The tokenized assets feature zero commissions or added spreads from Robinhood, dividend support, and 24/5 trading access.
This move transitions Robinhood’s European crypto app into an all-in-one investment platform. The stock tokens will initially be issued on Arbitrum, a popular Ethereum Layer 2 network.
Also, Robinhood disclosed plans to launch its own Layer 2 blockchain, based on Arbitrum.
The Robinhood chain will be optimized for real-world asset tokenization, enabling 24/7 trading, seamless bridging, and self-custody features. Development is underway, though no launch date was disclosed.
Perpetual Futures Debut in the EU
The company is also rolling out crypto perpetual futures for eligible customers in the European Union. These derivative contracts will offer up to 3x leverage and continuous market exposure.
Further, Robinhood says its interface has been designed to simplify the trading experience. It will allow users to manage positions and margins through intuitive controls. Orders will be routed via Bitstamp’s perpetual futures exchange.
The rollout has begun and is expected to reach full availability by the end of summer 2025. This marks Robinhood’s first entry into leveraged derivatives, aimed at active retail traders.
Crypto Staking Arrives in the US
US customers can now stake Ethereum and Solana directly through Robinhood. Users will be able to earn staking rewards through an accessible, app-based interface.
Notably, this allows retail traders to contribute to blockchain operations and earn returns from network participation.
Also, the addition brings Robinhood into competition with native wallets and staking providers. The platform will offer a regulated, centralized option with competitive reward rates.
Additional Features for Active Traders
Robinhood also revealed a broader product upgrade, focusing on execution quality and analytics:
- Smart Exchange Routing: Orders will be routed across multiple partner exchanges to achieve the best available prices. Fee tiering based on trading volume will be introduced, with API support to follow.
- Tax Lots: US users can now select specific tax lots when executing crypto trades, enabling better control over capital gains.
- Advanced Charts: Robinhood’s desktop-level charting tools are coming to mobile for equities. Crypto support is expected in August.
These tools aim to bridge retail access to more professional-grade features while remaining within Robinhood’s native trading environment.
More details on the Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain and broader rollout timelines are expected in the coming months.
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