Robinhood Markets has officially launched Robinhood Chain, a proprietary Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain. This initiative facilitates on-chain trading, prediction markets, and the tokenization of real-world assets. The platform aims to enable 24/7 trading and self-custody for traditional securities such as stocks and ETFs. Robinhood is partnering with Susquehanna on a planned joint venture to support this expansion.
The launch follows Robinhood’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, which recorded a 38% year-over-year decline in crypto transaction revenue. While the company achieved record annual revenue, overall growth figures fell short of market expectations. This strategic pivot seeks to diversify revenue streams and reduce the company's dependence on volatile crypto trading fees. The stock recently declined following the earnings miss, positioning Robinhood Chain as a critical factor in shifting investor sentiment.