Buy or sell crypto

Use the following steps to buy or sell crypto within your Robinhood account.

App

  1. Select Crypto
  2. Search and select the crypto you want to buy or sell
  3. Select Buy or Sell
  4. Enter the amount you’d like to buy or sell
  5. Select the frequency for this order, such as One-time or Every month
  6. Select Review
  7. Swipe up to submit your order

Web

  1. Select Crypto
  2. Search and select the crypto you want to buy or sell
  3. Select Buy or Sell
  4. Enter the amount you’d like to buy or sell
  5. Select the Actions (down arrow) menu, to confirm the order type, such as Market order, Recurring investment, or Send & Receive
  6. Select Review order
  7. Select Submit buy or sell to place your order

For details about crypto order types, order sizes, market collaring, position limits, adding crypto to your watchlist, or getting an estimated buy or sell price, review Buying and selling crypto.

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Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such as trading (non-commission) fees, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Check out Robinhood Financial’s Fee Schedule for details.

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