On July 25, 2025, Robinhood Markets, Inc. announced the launch of Hedera (HBAR) trading for users in the U.S. This announcement had a significant impact on HBAR's price and market cap.
Details of HBAR Launch on Robinhood
Robinhood, led by CEO Vlad Tenev, announced the launch of HBAR for trading. This was communicated through the company's official Twitter account. The launch of HBAR trading marks an important step for the cryptocurrency by allowing it to enter the top tier of cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Market Impact of HBAR
Post-listing, HBAR's price surged by 10–13%, with its market capitalization reaching approximately $10.7 billion. During the first hour of trading, over $923 million in trading volume was recorded, indicating increasing interest from investors.
Comparison with Overall Trends in the Crypto Market
Despite a general decline in the crypto market by 3% during the same period, HBAR exhibited a sharp rise, contrasting sharply with major assets like BTC and ETH, which also experienced price drops.
The listing of HBAR on Robinhood highlights potential for increased liquidity and market positioning for Layer 1 tokens, which may lead to further interest from investors.
