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HOOD Analysis

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Robinhood shares top $100 on crypto push; launches EU stock tokens, faces OpenAI, regulator backlash.

Commentary

Robinhood’s stock has rallied sharply, breaking $100 per share and more than doubling from April, as the firm accelerates its push into crypto and tokenized assets. The European rollout of 24/5 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Arbitrum drew strong retail and institutional interest, briefly sending shares up 10–12%. However, the inclusion of OpenAI and SpaceX tokens in the launch triggered immediate pushback from both companies and prompted a regulatory review by the Bank of Lithuania, causing a 2–3% pullback in the stock.

Operationally, Robinhood continues to deliver record results. May saw new highs in assets under custody, trading volumes, and premium subscriber growth, supporting recent analyst upgrades. Q1 earnings beat EPS estimates, and the company reaffirmed strong full-year guidance. The addition of perpetual crypto futures for EU clients and staking for U.S. users signals ongoing product expansion, even as U.S. regulatory scrutiny of staking intensifies.

Competitive dynamics are shifting as Coinbase seeks SEC approval to offer tokenized equities in the U.S., potentially challenging Robinhood’s early lead in blockchain-based trading. Meanwhile, new app features aim to deepen user engagement and retention.

Traders should monitor further regulatory developments around tokenized assets, updates on Robinhood’s proprietary blockchain, and any movement toward S&P 500 inclusion. With elevated options activity and momentum-driven flows, HOOD remains volatile and sensitive to both product news and regulatory headlines.

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