Robinhood Introduces AI Agent Trading for Stocks and Crypto

Robinhood Markets is rolling out a feature allowing users to deploy AI agents for stock and cryptocurrency trading, as well as credit card spending decisions. The platform enables customers to create dedicated accounts for these agents, linking them to separate wallets with pre-loaded balances. While the AI can analyze portfolios and suggest strategies, its trading power is confined to the allocated funds—a safety measure responding to user demand for controlled automation.

The move places Robinhood among a growing cohort of financial firms integrating AI into consumer services, from research to execution. "These AI agents have started trading in the market," said Abhishek Fatehpuria, VP of Product Management, emphasizing the balance between empowerment and security. Gold cardholders can authorize AI-driven transactions within set monthly limits, with optional manual approvals for added oversight.