For Android users, Robinhood Wallet has been released by Robinhood Markets.
With Android accounting for 70% of the global mobile OS market, this is a major step towards adopting cryptocurrencies.
The news causes a 3% increase in the price of HOOD.
On Wednesday, Robinhood Markets announced the global launch of Robinhood Wallet for Android customers. By doing this, Robinhood’s objective to promote cryptocurrency adoption is furthered, becoming the most dependable and user-friendly cryptocurrency platform.
Launch of Robinhood Wallet for Android Users:
On March 20, the commission-free stock and cryptocurrency trading software Robinhood announced the release of Robinhood Wallet for Android users in a press release. With Android accounting for 70% of the global mobile OS market, this is a major step towards adopting cryptocurrencies.
According to Johann Kerbrat, general manager of HOOD Crypto, “launching Robinhood Wallet on Android is a big step forward in our commitment to make crypto more accessible and seamlessly integrated into daily life for millions of people around the world.”
The launch’s timing is critical since the global cryptocurrency bull market will allow millions of prospective consumers to enter the market.
With HOOD Wallet, Android users can manage their digital assets and retain private keys. Users can store, manage, transmit, and receive cryptocurrencies on networks like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, and Base. Additionally, HOOD Wallet provides features like fund addition, switch, and information on popular tokens.
Robinhood’s Push for Crypto Adoption
Research company Bernstein assigned Robinhood Markets a “outperform” rating this week, with analyst Gautam Chhugani predicting a nine-fold growth in the number of cryptocurrency trades at the online brokerage over the next two years. The highest price objective among the analysts Bloomberg tracks was set by him for the stock, at $30.
The price of HOOD, introduced to the UK last year, has increased by 40% this year. The cost is $17.74, up nearly 3% from Wednesday.
With the recent addition of Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) to its platform, Robinhood Europe has increased the number of cryptocurrencies it offers to over 25. Furthermore, the cryptocurrency exchange has launched a scheme that allows holders of USDC to get up to 10% incentives.
