In August 2025, crypto exchange Bitstamp, acquired by Robinhood, surpassed its parent platform in trading volumes. This article explores the reasons for this growth and its impact on the market.
Trading Volumes of Bitstamp and Robinhood
In August 2025, Bitstamp recorded a 21% increase in trading volumes, reaching $14.4 billion. Meanwhile, Robinhood saw a decline of 18% in trading volumes compared to the previous month, totaling $13.7 billion. Data indicates that the decline in volumes for Robinhood began in November 2024.
Impact on the Crypto Market
The broader crypto market experienced only a minor rise in trading volumes in August, while prices remained stable. According to Ryan McMillin, CEO of Merkle Tree Capital, these figures could have been influenced by seasonal fluctuations due to summer vacations affecting platform activity.
Robinhood's Plans and New Technologies
Following its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, Robinhood aims to expand its capabilities in the real-world asset tokenization space. The new platform is now connected to the Smart Exchange Routing offering, facilitating trading between the two platforms. In early July, Robinhood also launched a tokenization-focused layer 2 blockchain for EU customers, providing access to U.S. stocks.
The increase in trading volumes for Bitstamp in August may reflect changes in the crypto market and new opportunities for Robinhood in tokenization. These developments are expected to influence investor sentiment towards digital assets.
