Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading in UK With Over 50 Assets

Robinhood has launched cryptocurrency trading for eligible customers in the United Kingdom, expanding its local investment platform beyond stocks, options, and futures. The service, which began rolling out on August 10, 2026, allows users to buy and sell more than 50 digital assets directly within the main Robinhood app. The expansion is facilitated through Bitstamp UK Ltd, a Financial Conduct Authority-registered cryptoasset service provider that Robinhood acquired last year.

The rollout adds cryptocurrencies to the existing suite of UK products, which includes equities, stocks and shares ISAs, options, and futures. Customers can trade assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Hyperliquid. Robinhood stated the service will have zero trading, custody, or account maintenance fees. However, users will pay a 0.1% foreign exchange fee for currency conversions, which increases to 0.3% for certain conversions made during weekends. The company noted that crypto holdings through Bitstamp UK are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service.

The launch follows regulatory approval secured shortly before the product rollout. Robinhood's UK...