Robinhood Surges on Strong Trading Volume and 45% Revenue Growth as Crypto Expansion Boosts 15th-Ranked Market Activity

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) surged 2.69% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $4.24 billion, a 32.23% rise from the previous day. The stock ranked 15th in market activity. Q2 results showed a 45% year-over-year revenue increase to $989 million, driven by transaction-based income ($539 million, +65%), net interest revenue ($357 million, +25%), and growth in Robinhood Gold subscribers (3.5 million, +76%). Total platform assets hit $279 billion, up 99%, fueled by $13.8 billion in net deposits and expanded crypto offerings, including the Bitstamp acquisition.

Operating expenses rose 12% to $550 million, with adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) at $522 million, reflecting Bitstamp integration costs. Funded customers grew 10% to 26.5 million, and average revenue per user (ARPU) climbed 34% to $151. Strategic initiatives included global crypto expansion, new products like Robinhood Strategies (managing $500 million in assets), and the HOOD Summit 2025 to engage active traders. Management emphasized disciplined expense control and innovation in tokenization and trading tools.

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