Robinhood stock soars on new prediction markets hub

Published 17/03/2025, 20:42
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Investing.com -- Shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) surged 8.7% in afternoon trading Monday following the company’s announcement of a new prediction markets hub within its app. Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (RHD) aims to allow customers to trade on the outcomes of major events, including federal funds rate targets and college basketball tournaments.

The move represents a significant expansion for Robinhood, traditionally known for its stock and cryptocurrency trading platforms. The prediction markets hub is set to provide users with the ability to engage in contracts predicting various outcomes, starting with economic and sports events. Robinhood’s VP & GM of Futures and International, JB Mackenzie, emphasized the company’s commitment to prediction markets, citing their role at the nexus of various sectors and their potential for improved liquidity, transparency, and price discovery.

Robinhood’s initiative aligns with its broader mission to democratize finance, making institutional-level financial assets accessible to retail customers. The prediction markets, which will operate within a regulated framework, are expected to launch across the US in partnership with KalshiEX LLC, a CFTC regulated exchange.

CEO Vlad Tenev highlighted the pursuit of objective truth as a key motivation behind the introduction of prediction markets, suggesting they serve as "truth machines" by harnessing market incentives and collective wisdom to sift through information and predict event outcomes.

Barclays (LON:BARC) analyst Benjamin Budish commented on the development, stating, "... we think there could be an interesting opportunity, particularly with larger customers, though the regulatory status of sports prediction markets in particular remains somewhat unclear." This statement reflects the innovative nature of Robinhood’s new offering while also acknowledging the potential regulatory challenges ahead.

Investors appear to be responding positively to Robinhood’s strategic move into prediction markets, as reflected by the stock’s strong performance today. The company’s foray into this new asset class could potentially open up additional revenue streams and attract a new customer base seeking to engage with the financial implications of real-world events.

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