Why Did Robinhood Rally 220% In 2025? The Answer Isn’t Speculation

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has surged over 220% in 2025, partially due to prediction markets, which became the fastest-growing product in company history.

The Numbers That Fueled The Rally

Robinhood reported Q3 revenue of $1.27 billion, up 100% year-over-year, with net income hitting $386 million, up 105%. 

Full-year 2025 revenue is projected at $4.6-$4.7 billion, up 55% from 2024, with EPS estimates around $1.95-$2.07, up 79%.

At the activity level, equity trading volume hit a record $647 billion in Q3, up 126% year-over-year. 

Meanwhile, crypto trading volumes totaled $80 billion, split evenly between the Robinhood app and Bitstamp, which the company acquired this year.

The customer base expanded to roughly 27 million funded accounts holding over $300 billion in assets, with deposit growth running at 40%+ annually.

Prediction Markets Became The Growth Engine

While strong earnings set the stage, prediction markets became the defining growth catalyst of 2025.

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