Key Takeaways:

Robinhood launched a Layer-2 blockchain on Arbitrum to offer over 200 tokenized US stocks and ETFs to EU investors with 24/5 trading and zero commissions.
The platform includes perpetual futures with up to 3x leverage via Bitstamp, supporting Robinhood’s broader crypto expansion.
Despite a $24B tokenized RWA market, tokenized stocks remain niche, with under $400M in value.

Robinhood has launched a new layer-2 blockchain built on Arbitrum to offer tokenized US stocks and ETFs to European investors.

The platform enables the issuance of over 200 tokenized assets with zero commission fees and 24/5 trading access.

US Stock and ETF tokens are offered to the EU customers by Robinhood Europe, UAB. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in the US. US Stock and ETF tokens trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully…
— Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) June 30, 2025

This marks Robinhood’s significant push into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, aiming to expand access to traditional financial instruments using blockchain technology.

In addition to tokenized equities, Robinhood is introducing perpetual futures in the EU, allowing eligible users to trade with up to 3x leverage via Bitstamp, which it acquired for $200 million.

The move strengthens Robinhood’s growing crypto ecosystem, which also includes the launch of micro futures for Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana to reduce entry barriers for traders.

Robinhood’s expansion comes amid a broader industry trend toward RWA tokenization.

While other platforms have offered tokenized equities before, Robinhood’s entry brings mainstream attention to the space.

The company is also shaping regulatory discussions, submitting a proposal to the U.S. SEC to support a national framework for RWAs, including plans for a Real World Asset Exchange.

Despite rapid growth in the RWA sector – now valued over $24 billion – tokenized stocks remain a niche segment at under $400 million, per RWA.xyz.