Robinhood Crypto Chain's Tokenized-Stock Growth Faces Test as Free Transaction Subsidy Ends
Robinhood’s Ethereum-based crypto layer 2 network, Robinhood Chain, has attracted $146 million in tokenized stocks since its July launch. However, the platform is about to face a critical test: users will no longer receive free transaction fees after September 29, which had previously supported early adoption and activity on the chain. Analysts are watching closely for signs of user retention or decline once costs shift from Robinhood to wallet holders. Robinhood Chain has rapidly gained traction in tokenized stock trading, capturing a significant share of decentralized exchange (DEX) volume alongside BNB Chain. Together, they accounted for 88.2% of DEX-based tokenized-stock activity by early September—up sharply from just 2.3% in June. While Robinhood’s balance is smaller than BNB Chain's $1 billion, it has seen strong inflows compared to outflows on competing platforms. Despite the growth, crypto revenue for Robinhood declined year-over-year to $100 million during Q2 2026, representing just 7.6% of total net revenue. The chain’s potential as a new revenue stream remains unproven and is not yet reflected in financial results.
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