HBAR Surges 12% After Robinhood Listing Boosts Retail and Institutional Interest

HBAR, the native token of Hedera Hashgraph, has seen a notable price surge following its inclusion on Robinhood’s trading platform, a move that has amplified retail and institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. The token’s price climbed 12% to $0.2657 within a day of the listing, securing it as the top-performing asset in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by daily increase [1]. Robinhood’s addition of HBAR, which began with UK users in January 2025 and expanded to U.S. users by mid-year, has driven immediate liquidity and visibility, with trading volumes spiking to 713 million tokens in a single hour around midday on July 25 [2]. This surge aligns with broader market trends toward altcoins, as investors seek exposure to projects with innovative use cases and scalable infrastructure.

Hedera’s hashgraph consensus model, which offers energy-efficient and rapid transactions, differentiates HBAR from traditional blockchain networks. The token’s utility spans staking, decentralized applications, NFTs, and DeFi, with analysts highlighting its potential for enterprise adoption [3]. However, price performance remains contingent on technical levels. Cryptocurrency analyst ChartNerd noted that HBAR’s ability to surpass $0.35—a key resistance tied to the Supertrend indicator—could signal a bullish phase [4]. If this threshold is breached, Fibonacci extension projections suggest potential gains to $1.26–$3.30, though such forecasts hinge on sustained market sentiment and volume dynamics [5].

Robinhood’s strategic inclusion of HBAR reflects a broader industry shift toward altcoin diversification, particularly as regulatory clarity in the U.S. stabilizes post-SEC disputes. The platform’s phased rollout—prioritizing UK users before expanding to the U.S.—underscores its cautious approach to compliance while testing demand. Analysts argue that Robinhood’s vast user base amplifies the “Robinhood effect,” historically linked to short-term price spikes in newly listed assets [6]. For HBAR, this translates to heightened retail participation, with trading volume and price volatility serving as immediate indicators of the platform’s influence.

Market observers caution that HBAR’s trajectory remains sensitive to macroeconomic factors and broader crypto market conditions. While the token’s energy efficiency and enterprise partnerships position it for long-term growth, volatility persists as a key risk. Investors are advised to monitor technical indicators and network developments, as sustained adoption will depend on Hedera’s execution of its roadmap and regulatory developments [7]. The token’s current support at $0.24 and resistance near $0.26 highlight the importance of short-term price action, with further gains contingent on overcoming these levels.

Robinhood’s expansion into HBAR reflects its broader crypto strategy, aiming to compete with rivals like Kraken and Coinbase through diverse asset offerings and user incentives. By integrating HBAR, the platform not only caters to retail demand for altcoins but also aligns with institutional interest in scalable blockchain solutions. The listing has also fueled speculation about potential ETF approvals, further bolstering investor optimism [8]. As the crypto market evolves, HBAR’s performance will likely serve as a barometer for the interplay between platform-driven adoption and project fundamentals.

Source: [1] AInvest, https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-hbar-gains-7-robinhood-listing-boosts-retail-exposure-2507/

[2] MLQ.ai, https://mlq.ai/news/robinhood-lists-hedera-hbar-for-us-users-propelling-token-to-top-20-cryptos/

[3] Coindoo, https://coindoo.com/hbar-listed-on-robinhood-u-s-as-etf-hopes-fuel-investor-optimism/

[4] CoinCentral, https://coincentral.com/hbar-soars-after-robinhood-u-s-listing-outpaces-major-altcoins/

[5] The Coin Republic, https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/07/26/hbar-price-up-10-after-robinhood-introduces-hedera-spot-trading/

[6] AInvest, https://www.ainvest.com/news/robinhood-adds-hedera-hbar-spot-trading-diversify-crypto-offerings-2507/

[7] BloomingBit, https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/93638

[8] CoinMarketCap, https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6884cb6f7bcc423cceef7487/