Robinhood enables AI agents for crypto trades to US

Robinhood is expanding its automated trading platform to allow eligible U.S. customers to authorize third-party artificial intelligence agents to execute cryptocurrency trades on their behalf. The company announced the upcoming feature during a presentation on Friday, July 10, 2026, marking a significant extension of its AI-driven "agentic" accounts beyond stocks and options. While Robinhood did not announce a specific launch date for the U.S. crypto feature, it stated that customers in the United Kingdom will gain access following the initial domestic rollout.

The new functionality will enable users to connect AI systems from providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX's Grok to manage digital asset transactions within pre-established parameters and risk guardrails. A company executive explained that the concept allows customers to collaborate with an agent to create a trading strategy without needing to constantly monitor their accounts. Robinhood positioned the technology as a tool to help retail investors act on market information they might otherwise miss, potentially leveling the playing field with institutional traders.

This expansion follows the beta launch of...