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Thursday Nov 6 2025 03:50
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Trading platform Robinhood Markets remains undecided about whether to buy and hold crypto, mimicking the strategy adopted by numerous treasury firms this year. This decision, while potentially aligning the company more closely with the crypto community, presents a complex dilemma, according to a company executive.
"We've dedicated considerable time to evaluating this prospect," stated Shiv Verma, Robinhood's Vice President of Finance and Strategy, during the company's third-quarter earnings conference on Wednesday, when questioned about the possibility of Robinhood acquiring and holding crypto assets. "We value our alignment with the crypto community. We are a significant player in the crypto space, and we are committed to continued engagement. We appreciate the active participation of our customers in this market."
He further elaborated, "Our primary focus remains: Is this the right course of action for our shareholders?"
The concept of crypto treasury companies acquiring and holding digital assets has emerged as a prominent trend on Wall Street this year, attracting billions in investments and positively influencing the share prices of adopting companies. However, some analysts have cautioned that the sector could face challenges due to market saturation. Crypto treasury firms might need to pursue higher-risk strategies or explore mergers and acquisitions to sustain their competitiveness.
Verma noted that incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies into Robinhood's balance sheet would have the advantage of fostering community alignment, but it would also require capital allocation.
"Is this the most effective utilization of our capital?" Verma questioned. "We have numerous priorities, ranging from new product development and growth initiatives to investments in engineering."
He also pointed out, "Our shareholders have the option to directly purchase Bitcoin on Robinhood. Are we, therefore, making that decision on their behalf? This is a subject of ongoing debate within the company, and the short answer is that we are still evaluating the possibilities."
"There are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches," he concluded. "This is an issue that we will continue to actively monitor."
Robinhood's third-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, with revenues doubling year-over-year to $1.27 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a surge of over 300% in crypto revenues, reaching $268 million.
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