Robinhood has announced plans to introduce an AI-driven cryptocurrency trading feature aimed at eligible U.S. users, enabling automated trade executions within the parameters defined by users. This advancement was revealed during a presentation on Friday, coinciding with the growing activity on its newly launched blockchain network, Robinhood Chain, which recently processed an impressive 7.6 million transactions in a single day.
The upcoming feature allows users to establish their own trading rules and risk thresholds, thereby granting AI agents the authority to execute trades on their behalf. Although no specific launch date was provided, the initial rollout will occur in the U.S. before expanding to the U.K. This innovative approach aims to help customers capitalize on market opportunities they may otherwise overlook.
Robinhood's AI agents will leverage user-defined rules to manage cryptocurrency trading, thereby automating processes while maintaining user control over spending and risk management. The platform previously launched its agentic investing beta for stocks and options in late May, which has since attracted over 70,000 agentic accounts. Currently, Robinhood supports AI models from key players including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Grok.
In addition to the trading feature, Robinhood plans to extend AI capabilities to credit card transactions, allowing eligible customers to approve purchases under specific conditions. This expansion reflects Robinhood's broader ambition to equip individual investors and consumers with sophisticated tools traditionally reserved for large financial institutions.
Attention at the event also highlighted the rapid development of Robinhood Chain, which has been gaining traction in the blockchain ecosystem. According to data from Token Terminal, Robinhood Chain processed 7.6 million transactions recently, approaching the performance of Base, which recorded 9.2 million transactions during the same timeframe. Notably, Robinhood is subsidizing gas fees for 90 days, with current daily costs approximating $4,000, unlike Base where users incur transaction fees.
The network's growth is evident, as reported by DeFiLlama, which indicates that the total value locked in Robinhood Chain has surged to $123.4 million, and the cumulative number of addresses nears 200,000. Furthermore, more than $70 million worth of Ether has been bridged to the network in the past week, signaling increasing liquidity and user engagement as the ecosystem matures.
This combination of AI-powered trading features and Robinhood Chain's rapid growth underscores the company's strategic vision of integrating automation with blockchain infrastructure, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital finance.
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