Retail trading rebounded significantly in 2024 as Bitcoin and U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, driven by optimism over easing regulatory hurdles for digital assets and expectations of a soft landing for the economy. The Menlo Park, California-based company blew past Wall Street expectations for quarterly earnings, with transaction-based revenue more than tripling. "The year of 2024 was a near-perfect environment for retail trading," analysts at J.P. Morgan said, adding that Robinhood's expense discipline and introduction of new products are translating into higher profits.