Robinhood tokenized stocks just opened the door to Wall Street’s blockchain future. The trading app now lets European users buy tokenized U.S. stocks, including crypto-wrapped equities reissued in digital form.
$HOOD ripped 11.25% higher to an all-time high, putting its YTD gain at nearly 150%.
In one swipe, Robinhood is trying to do what legacy finance won’t do by making global stock access as seamless as buying Bitcoin.
The end of public vs private markets is beginning. Capital formation too is more efficient in crypto markets. Lending markets too. This is democratization of finance and it’s only going to accelerate from here… https://t.co/Z7fsKnzLul
— Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) June 30, 2025
Robinhood Tokenized Stocks: Blockchain Meets Traditional Finance
Stocks on-chain, futures in your pocket, and SpaceX tokens for breakfast. TradFi is quickly integrating with crypto.
By launching tokenized U.S. stocks in a partnership with ETH-based DEX Arbitrum, Robinhood is among the many TradFi institutions diving headfirst into crypto.
The rollout includes private share tokens for giants like OpenAI and SpaceX, letting retail investors access assets usually locked behind VC gates. And with staking, futures, and a MiCA-compliant framework, Robinhood is unleashing what brokerage apps can be.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev demonstrated a successful mock transaction of OpenAI stock during the launch event in Cannes, underscoring the viability of tokenized securities.
Macro strategist Raoul Pal described the move as “democratization of finance,” applauding the elimination of barriers between public and private markets.
“The end of public vs. private markets is beginning. Capital formation too is more efficient in crypto markets. This is democratization of finance and it’s only going to accelerate from here.” – Raoul Pal
Raoul Pal: Impacts on Robinhood, Crypto, and Financial Markets
Robinhood’s tokenized stock trading could generate significant revenue through potentially higher-margin trading fees.
Analyst Ed Engel from Compass Point sees this innovation as a major driver for Robinhood’s growth, raising the company’s price target to $96 while reiterating a “Buy” rating. It’s a modest bump, but could be the catalyst that allows Robinhood to break into the S&P 500.
Moreover, Robinhood’s crypto revenue is exploding, now valued at $252 million in Q2, up 100% from last year.
As Robinhood folds tokenized stocks, staking, and crypto futures into one system, the firm is betting big on a redefined market structure. Others may dabble, but Robinhood is building the new financial rails that Millennials and Gen Z will use for decades.
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Key Takeaways
- Robinhood’s crypto revenue is exploding, now valued at $252 million in Q2, up 100% from last year.
- As Robinhood folds tokenized stocks, staking, and crypto futures into one system, the firm is betting big on a redefined market structure.
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