Robinhood Targets Savvy Crypto Traders with Lower Fees, Increased Leverage on XRP, SOL, and DOGE Futures
December 8, 2025 — By RT Watson
Robinhood is making a bold push to capture the attention of advanced and high-volume cryptocurrency traders in both the U.S. and Europe by rolling out new features designed to appeal to this sophisticated segment. The popular stock and crypto trading platform announced on Monday that it has expanded its fee tiers, lowered trading costs for bigger traders, and increased leverage availability on several altcoin futures.
Expanded Fee Tiers and Lower Costs for High-Volume Traders in the U.S.
In the United States, Robinhood has increased the number of fee tiers from three to seven. This change allows the platform to offer more competitive rates tailored to users’ trading volumes. High-volume traders can now benefit from fees as low as 0.03%, a significant discount intended to attract seasoned crypto market participants.
Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood, explained the motivation behind the changes: “For a very long time, Robinhood was kind of categorized for crypto to be a bit more for small-volume traders, or for people who just want some exposure [to] crypto but then they would need to go to a different platform to get more advanced features.” He acknowledged that the platform’s limited options for larger traders had previously been a competitive disadvantage but expressed confidence that the new fee structure will position Robinhood to better compete.
Enhanced Leverage and Futures Trading for EU Users
European traders will see new futures trading pairs added, including XRP, SOL, DOGE, and the emerging SUI token. Eligible customers in the EU can now trade these perpetual futures with leverage of up to 7x, a feature often sought after by sophisticated traders looking to amplify their market exposure.
Kerbrat highlighted that Robinhood has seen increased adoption among advanced crypto users over the past year, and these product expansions are a continuation of their strategy to serve this audience better.
Growth and Market Positioning Amid Industry Volatility
Robinhood’s focus on crypto clients is paying off financially. The company reported a 129% year-over-year increase in overall transaction revenue for Q3 2025, driven primarily by crypto revenue surging over 300% to $268 million.
The platform’s appeal to traders seeking regulated and safer trading venues has become especially relevant following events like the October flash crash. “The issue with a lot of these platforms is that they’re not regulated… and you don’t know what happens when something goes wrong,” Kerbrat noted, emphasizing Robinhood’s regulated status as a competitive advantage attracting users migrating from less stable exchanges.
Additional Features: Staking and Tax Management
In addition to the trading improvements, Robinhood announced new features for U.S. customers, including ETH and SOL staking services with initial availability for New York residents. Starting December 22, all U.S. users will also be able to manually add cost basis information for crypto deposits. This enhancement allows for better tracking of tax lots, profit and loss, and average cost—tools that are crucial for active and professional traders managing complex portfolios.
Broader Financial Services Offering in Europe
Beyond crypto, Robinhood is also expanding its non-crypto offerings in the EU by providing access to money market funds through partners such as J.P. Morgan. European customers will soon have access to over 1,000 stock tokens, further broadening Robinhood’s appeal as a multi-asset platform.
With these strategic moves, Robinhood aims to shed its image as primarily a beginner-friendly platform and establish a stronger footing in the competitive crypto trading landscape by catering directly to the needs of savvy, high-volume traders.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Readers should perform their own research before making any trading decisions.