Robinhood Markets launched a public Layer-2 blockchain network on July 2, driving shares up 8.7% intraday. The rollout underpins new perpetual futures trading in Europe with up to 50x leverage and introduces AI-powered crypto execution agents, broadening the firm’s blockchain-based service offerings.
On July 2, Robinhood Markets debuted its own public Layer-2 blockchain network, sending its stock up 8.72% intraday. The new infrastructure is designed to lower transaction costs, support smart contracts for trading and custody, and enable token issuance directly on Robinhood’s platform.
Simultaneously, Robinhood introduced perpetual futures contracts in major European venues, offering up to 50x leverage and 24/7 trading access. This marks the firm’s first derivatives offering outside the U.S., diversifying its product suite and targeting a new base of professional and retail crypto traders.
Robinhood also rolled out AI-powered trading agents that automate order routing, risk management and liquidity aggregation on its blockchain. These intelligent tools are built to optimize execution quality and price discovery, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency within the expanded crypto ecosystem.
