Robinhood exchange
Overview
Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies through its mobile app and website. It operates a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) integrated with its brokerage platform, allowing users to buy, sell, and hold a selection of digital assets. Robinhood's crypto service was launched in 2018 and is known for its user-friendly interface, though it has faced regulatory scrutiny over its trading practices. Robinhood is led by co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, and in June 2025 it completed its roughly $200 million acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp, adding its first institutional crypto business.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Robinhood connects to its co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
founded_by | Vlad Tenev | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Robinhood?
Robinhood is a financial services platform that provides commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. It is used as a brokerage and cryptocurrency exchange for retail investors.
Does Robinhood allow cryptocurrency withdrawals to external wallets?
Yes, Robinhood now supports cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals for supported assets, though initially it only allowed custodial holding within the platform.
How does Robinhood make money on cryptocurrency trades?
Robinhood does not charge explicit commissions but earns revenue through the spread between buy and sell prices of cryptocurrencies.
What is Robinhood connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Robinhood is linked to its co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev.
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