Robinhood Ethereum bridge hits $70 million in seven days

Robinhood’s push into the decentralized space just got a massive vote of confidence from its user base. More than $70 million in Ether crossed the newly launched Robinhood Chain bridge during its first week of operation. It's a clear signal that retail traders aren't just sitting on their hands; they're moving capital directly onto the rails of the world's largest smart-contract network. HashKey Group’s Tim Sun argues this migration confirms Ethereum’s status as the definitive settlement layer for tokenized assets. By opting for Ethereum over cheaper, more obscure alternatives, Robinhood is betting on deep liquidity and established security. This isn't just about moving tokens from point A to point B. It’s a stress test of how traditional fintech giants can funnel institutional-grade volume into public ledgers without losing the user experience. Will other brokerage rivals follow suit and open their own floodgates to the mainnet?