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Robinhood's prediction-market revenue soars as crypto slumps

Robinhood's Q3 revenue rose 12% to $1.42B, driven by a sixfold increase in prediction-market revenue to $173M, surpassing crypto trading revenue, which fell 55% to $120M. Net income declined 14% to $476M. Shares (HOOD) fell 3.58% post-earnings. The company is expanding prediction markets beyond sports, with non-sports contracts now at 30% of activity.

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Published Oct 29, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HOODBearishMed
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat on total revenue but miss on profitability and crypto segment, leading to modest share decline.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings provide fresh data on the company's strategic shift toward prediction markets amid crypto headwinds.

03

What to watch

Unrealized loss on Robinhood Ventures Fund and upcoming midterm election contracts may provide future revenue tailwinds.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market today after earnings release

Background

Robinhood reported Q3 results with record event‑contract revenue and a sharp decline in crypto trading revenue.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HOODBearishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 earnings disclosed prediction‑market revenue of $173M and crypto revenue drop 55%, driving a 3.6% share decline.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in weaker crypto revenue and lower net income

Evidence & confidence

First‑report earnings numbers show revenue growth but a profit dip and a sharp crypto revenue decline, prompting a sell‑off.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights shift toward prediction‑market products as crypto trading wanes, may influence fintech sector dynamics.

Regional

U.S. retail brokerage space sees mixed signals; growth in event contracts could attract new users.

Global

Signals broader trend of brokerages diversifying beyond crypto, relevant for global fintech investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Prediction‑market growth could offset crypto weakness, offering upside if event‑contract adoption accelerates.

Key entities

  • Company
    Robinhood Markets Inc.

    U.S. online brokerage listed on NASDAQ.

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