Robinhood’s Assets Surge to $343 Billion as Crypto and Margin Trading Reach New Highs
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) reported strong performance across all key operating metrics for October 2025, underscoring the company’s growing influence in retail and institutional trading. The firm recorded record levels of trading activity, customer funding, and platform assets, with gains across equities, options, and crypto markets.
At the end of October, funded customer accounts reached 27.1 million, up approximately 210,000 from September and 2.6 million year-over-year. Total platform assets climbed to $343 billion, a 3% increase from September and a 115% surge compared to October 2024. The platform also recorded $5.6 billion in net deposits for the month, representing a 20% annualized growth rate relative to total assets in September.
“Our continued customer growth and robust trading activity reflect the expanding trust in Robinhood’s platform as a comprehensive investment hub,” the company said in a statement. “We are focused on scaling responsibly while maintaining transparency and user empowerment.”
Takeaway
Trading Volume Soars Across Equities, Options, and Crypto
Robinhood saw double-digit month-over-month growth in trading volumes across all major asset classes. Equity reached $320.1 billion, up 34% from September and 153% from the prior year. rose 22% month-over-month to 266.7 million, a 69% increase year-over-year.
Crypto activity continued to accelerate, reaching $32.5 billion in total notional volume — up 38% from September and 480% higher year-over-year. Of that, $13.9 billion came from the Robinhood app, while $18.6 billion was recorded through Bitstamp, which Robinhood integrated earlier this year. The company’s (DARTs) also rose, led by crypto DARTs, which jumped 20% month-over-month and 200% year-over-year.
These figures highlight Robinhood’s expanding reach across both traditional and digital assets, driven by improved liquidity, user engagement, and cross-platform synergies since acquiring Bitstamp. The firm’s trading volume growth reflects increasing activity among both viewking flexible, low-cost access to markets.
Takeaway
Record Margin Balances and Rising Securities Lending Revenue
Robinhood’s margin book grew 19% month-over-month to reach $16.5 billion, a 166% increase compared with October 2024 — reflecting higher risk appetite and confidence in the platform’s credit and trading services. Meanwhile, total securities lending revenue rose to $60 million, up 2% from September and 216% year-over-year, signaling higher trading turnover and stock borrow demand.
Total cash sweep balances stood at $34.2 billion, down slightly from September but up 34% compared to the previous year. Despite record net purchaseing during the month, the modest decline reflects dynamic shifts in client allocations between cash and trading activity. The firm’s Gold Cash Sweep balances — part of its premium service tier — accounted for $32.4 billion, while non-Gold balances totaled $1.8 billion.
Over the past twelve months, Robinhood recorded $68.7 billion in net deposits, representing a 43% 2024 platform assets. The company’s growing asset base and trading depth position it strongly for continued expansion as it diversifies revenue streams across trading, interest income, and securities lending.
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