Robinhood Poised for Upside on Prediction Markets; Bernstein Sees $1.7B Revenue Boost by 2028
What’s happening
Bernstein analysts raised Robinhood's revenue estimates, projecting prediction markets will add $1.7 billion in revenue by 2028 and exceed crypto revenue by that year. The firm maintains its price target while highlighting the company's deepening push into crypto and prediction markets as a major growth driver.
Market impact
Robinhood shares face near-term crypto volatility but benefit from long-term diversification into prediction markets, a nascent but high-margin business. The analyst upgrade signals confidence that Robinhood can monetize retail trading across multiple asset classes and regulatory regimes.
Broader implications
Robinhood's expansion into prediction markets reflects the blurring of trading, betting, and financial services. Regulatory clarity around prediction markets remains uncertain, but if Kalshi's legal challenges are resolved favorably, the category could unlock significant retail participation and revenue pools for platforms like Robinhood.
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HOOD's prediction markets to add $1.7B to revenue, exceed crypto by 2028: BernsteinCointelegraphBullish +37
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