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Platform review · Updated 2026-06-01

Robinhood Review

A US brokerage that added crypto to a stock and ETF platform. Known for a simple interface and commission-free trading, with crypto as one product among several.

7.9/10 weighted Compare with others

Editorial score per our methodology. Not a recommendation to invest.

Category scores

Key facts

Founded2013 (crypto added 2018)
HeadquartersMenlo Park, California, USA
Reported user base24M+ funded customers (company-reported; verify)
Company typePublic (NASDAQ: HOOD)
Regulatory statusUS broker-dealer (FINRA/SEC) with state crypto licenses; Robinhood Crypto operates under separate terms. Crypto is not SIPC-protected.
Supported regionsPrimarily the US; expanding crypto access in the EU/UK (verify current availability)
Maker / taker feesNo explicit commission; spread-based pricing (illustrative) / No explicit commission; spread-based pricing (illustrative)
Listed assets~15–40 coins depending on region (illustrative)
StakingLimited; staking offered in some regions, restricted in others (US availability has shifted with regulation — verify)
Phone support24/7 callback-style phone support

Strengths and weaknesses

Advantages

  • Simplest interface of the three for beginners
  • No posted trading commissions; free ACH transfers
  • Crypto sits alongside stocks, ETFs and retirement accounts
  • Phone support with callbacks

Disadvantages

  • Effective crypto cost is in the spread and harder to see
  • Much smaller coin selection
  • Fewer crypto-native features (limited staking, no OTC, fewer order types)
  • Crypto availability outside the US is limited

Additional services

  • Stocks, ETFs and options in the same account
  • Retirement accounts (IRA) with match programs (US)
  • Cash management / brokerage sweep features
  • Robinhood Gold subscription tier
Risk reminder: crypto assets are volatile and largely unprotected by deposit-insurance schemes. Features like staking, margin or yield products add further risk. Nothing here is investment advice — verify all details on the official site (https://robinhood.com) and do your own research.

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Fact-checked: 2026-06-01 · Sources listed on the comparison page.

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