Robinhood launches crypto trading for UK retail investors via its mobile app, taking on Coinbase and Revolut in Europe's largest crypto market under MiCA rules.
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Robinhood has opened crypto trading to retail investors in the United Kingdom through its mobile app, the company said in a newsroom post. The launch extends the US brokerage's digital-asset services to one of Europe's largest financial markets, where it already offers stock trading.
The service runs on the same app Robinhood uses for US equities and crypto, the company said. Specific supported assets, fee structures, and licensing details were not disclosed in the announcement.
The UK rollout follows a series of crypto-focused additions to Robinhood's UK app over the past year, including a prediction markets hub and reported plans for an AI trading assistant, according to earlier company updates.
Robinhood now competes directly with Coinbase and Revolut for UK crypto customers. Both platforms have established user bases in the country, which has seen rising retail interest in digital assets alongside clearer regulation under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.
For UK users, app-based access lowers the barrier to entry, though the range of available tokens and pricing remains unconfirmed. Robinhood has not said whether it will offer the same selection of coins it lists in the US or adapt the lineup for local demand.
The expansion fits Robinhood's broader international push. CEO Vlad Tenev has described widening geographic reach as a priority, and the UK – with its large retail investor base and MiCA-driven regulatory clarity – is a natural next market.
Robinhood's crypto revenue has grown alongside trading volumes in recent quarters, driven partly by retail interest in Bitcoin and ether. Adding UK customers could provide a new revenue stream, though the competitive landscape means margins may be thinner than in the US.
For a broader look at UK crypto trading options, see our best crypto brokers guide. The broader crypto market has seen increased European retail activity this year, supported by MiCA's uniform rules.
No timeline for further asset additions or fee disclosures has been given. Robinhood said it will share more details as the service rolls out.
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