Robinhood has launched a new blockchain-based platform allowing European users to trade tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commission fees. The service, built on the Arbitrum layer-2 network, enables weekday trading around the clock and removes the traditional barriers of market hours.
Through this new platform, European investors gain access to over 200 tokenized equities. These digital assets resemble the prices of U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds that trade in the open markets. With the presence in Arbitrum, the platform will be characterized by reduced transaction fees and quicker execution.
Besides the common trades, the platform provides perpetual futures with a maximum 3x leverage. This gives traders a chance to speculate on price changes without owning the actual asset. All such trades are processed through Bitstamp, which Robinhood recently acquired in a $200 million deal.
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New Features Signal Deeper Integration of Crypto and Traditional Finance
Self-custody features and cross-chain bridging have also been introduced. These additions allow users to hold and move their tokenized assets freely across different blockchain networks, providing greater control over ownership and enhancing security.
The company’s move places it in direct competition with platforms like Kraken, Gemini, and Bybit, all of which offer similar services. Nevertheless, Robinhood has an advantage in terms of an intuitive experience, user-friendliness, and a solid reputation in the United States, which could benefit it in the European market.
Although tokenized stocks represent a small part of the total global digital asset market, their history is too short to become significant today. Analysts believe that the issued tokens’ asset market may reach up to 18.9 trillion in 2033, and more liquidity is expected in the market.
Robinhood is also expanding to Europe more widely as its new offering. Its latest offerings in the crypto portfolio included the ALGO, ONDO, and Sonic (S), which means its increased involvement in blockchain-backed financial instruments.
Conclusion
With the introduction of no-fee tokenized stock trading, Robinhood is targeting European investors seeking flexible, cost-effective access to U.S. equities. The integration of blockchain infrastructure and crypto features could reshape retail investing across the region.
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