NEW YORK, August 22, 2026, 05:36 EDT — U.S. markets finished trading for the week on Friday and have closed for the weekend.
Robinhood Sees 14% Bitcoin Jump Add $11.7 Billion, Sparking Revenue Debate
NEW YORK, August 22, 2026, 05:36 EDT — U.S. markets finished trading for the week on Friday and have closed for the weekend.
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Aug 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM UTC · 3 min de lectura
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13.7% Robinhood Friday share gain
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- Robinhood finished at $108.13, rising 13.7%, while bitcoin advanced 6.4%.
- The surge increased Robinhood’s market value by an estimated $11.7 billion.
- Trading volume totaled 49.6 million shares, nearly 1.9 times the average.
Shares of Robinhood Markets NASDAQ:HOOD rose 13.7% on Friday as bitcoin climbed 6.4%. The stock ended the session at $108.13, marking its highest close since July 15. Robinhood topped gains on the S&P 500.
The action boosted Robinhood’s equity value by about $11.7 billion, according to Friday’s closing market capitalization of $97.2 billion. The increase followed a significant one-day change in crypto markets.
Volume lends strength to the rally, with approximately 49.6 million shares traded, compared to an average of 26.0 million. Closing figures indicate turnover was 1.9 times the usual level.
| Friday move | Symbol | Change | Investor read-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinhood Markets | NASDAQ:HOOD | +13.7% | Biggest stock reaction |
| Coinbase Global | NASDAQ:COIN | +8.2% | Exposure to crypto trading |
| Strategy | NASDAQ:MSTR | +6.0% | Bitcoin held on balance sheet |
| Bitcoin | BTC | +6.4% | Peaked at highest since mid-May |
Robinhood surpassed Coinbase Global NASDAQ:COIN and Strategy NASDAQ:MSTR, posting a gain that was over double the increase in bitcoin. The difference indicates investors were also seeking exposure to operational leverage linked with a resurgence in trading activity.
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$79,657
+3.20% (24H)
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$1.59T
24H Volume
$31.4B
24H High
$79,765
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