Robinhood Stock Drops
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock plummeted 82% on Tuesday as the value of Bitcoin (BTC) plunged by approximately 20% in a global selloff. The downturn in cryptocurrency prices has significantly impacted Robinhood, which generates a substantial portion of its revenue from cryptocurrency trading fees.
As of Tuesday's close, HOOD stock was trading at $10.45 per share, down from its opening price of $11.75. The decline represents a significant loss for investors who bought into Robinhood's initial public offering (IPO) in July 2021 at $38 per share.
The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing volatility in recent weeks, with BTC facing increased selling pressure due to concerns over its environmental impact and regulatory scrutiny. The sudden drop in BTC's value has had a ripple effect on other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE).
Robinhood has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency space, offering trading in popular digital assets to its users. The company recently introduced a cryptocurrency wallet and announced plans to launch a non-custodial wallet in the future. However, the recent selloff in cryptocurrencies has raised questions about Robinhood's reliance on trading fees from this volatile asset class.
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