Are there any hidden fees associated with using Robinhood for buying and selling cryptocurrencies?

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• Saurabh MishraJan 09, 2024 · 2 years ago
  Yes, there are some fees associated with using Robinhood for buying and selling cryptocurrencies. While Robinhood itself does not charge any commission fees, they do make money through a process called payment for order flow. This means that when you place an order, Robinhood may route your order to a market maker who pays Robinhood for the opportunity to execute your trade. The market maker may then execute your trade at a slightly less favorable price, which can result in a small fee. However, this fee is usually minimal and may not be noticeable for small trades.
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• BhargavNov 05, 2024 · 10 months ago
  No, there are no hidden fees associated with using Robinhood for buying and selling cryptocurrencies. Robinhood offers commission-free trading, which means you won't be charged any fees for executing trades. However, it's important to note that there may be other costs involved, such as network fees or fees charged by the blockchain network for processing transactions. These fees are not specific to Robinhood and are inherent to the nature of cryptocurrencies.
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• Renan SouzaOct 28, 2024 · 10 months ago
  While Robinhood itself does not charge any fees for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, it's important to consider the potential impact of market volatility on your trades. Cryptocurrency prices can be highly volatile, and this volatility can result in price slippage. Price slippage occurs when the price at which your trade is executed differs from the price at which you placed your order. This can result in a small fee or loss. It's always a good idea to carefully monitor the market and consider the potential risks before making any trades.
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