Transaction · Crypto / Digital Assets · 2026

Robinhood / WonderFi 2026

Robinhood acquired WonderFi for $178M on May 13, 2026.

Target
WonderFi
Acquirer
Robinhood
Deal value
$178M
Deal type
Cash
Announced
May 13, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Digital Assets

Transaction overview

  • Robinhood announced the acquisition of WonderFi on May 13, 2025, for all-cash consideration of C$0.36 per common share.
  • Total equity value is approximately C$250 million on a fully diluted, in-the-money basis.
  • The price represents a 41% premium to WonderFi's May 12 closing price and a 71% premium to its 30-day VWAP.
  • WonderFi operates two regulated crypto platforms in Canada, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, with more than C$2.1 billion in assets under custody.
  • Robinhood intends to finance the purchase with cash on hand; no equity component is included.
  • The deal is expected to close in H2 2025, subject to regulatory, court, and shareholder approvals.
  • WonderFi's leadership team will remain with Robinhood Crypto post-close.
  • Robinhood already employs more than 140 people in Canada, with a Toronto engineering hub established in 2024.

Strategic rationale

Robinhood acquires Canadian regulated crypto platform operating Bitbuy and Coinsquare with C$2.1B AUC to establish first material foothold in Canadian crypto.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$178M
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
May 13, 2026
Acquirer
Robinhood (Strategic)
Target HQ
Canada
Deal type
Cash
Consideration structure
All-cash; C$0.36 per common share; financed with Robinhood cash on hand

Advisors on the transaction

Public reporting named the following firms as advisors to the parties in the transaction.

Robinhood
J.P. Morgan Securities (financial), Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg (legal). WonderFi: FT Partners (financial), Canaccord Financial (fairness opinion), Origin Merchant Partners (fairness opinion to special committee), PowerOne Capital Markets (special advisor), Goodmans LLP (legal, special committee), Cassels Brock & Blackwell (legal), Mintz LLP (regulatory).

Frequently asked questions

How much is Robinhood paying for WonderFi?

Robinhood is paying C$0.36 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately C$250 million on a fully diluted, in-the-money basis.

What premium does the deal represent for WonderFi shareholders?

The price is a 41% premium to WonderFi's May 12, 2025 closing price and a 71% premium to its 30-day VWAP.

When is the Robinhood WonderFi deal expected to close?

The acquisition is expected to close in H2 2025, subject to regulatory, court, and shareholder approvals.

What platforms does WonderFi operate?

WonderFi operates Bitbuy and Coinsquare, described as two of Canada's longest-standing regulated crypto trading platforms.

Will WonderFi continue to operate after the acquisition?

Yes. WonderFi will continue operating its products after close, and its leadership team will remain as part of Robinhood Crypto.

Who advised Robinhood and WonderFi on the deal?

J.P. Morgan Securities advised Robinhood financially; FT Partners advised WonderFi, with Canaccord Financial and Origin Merchant Partners providing fairness opinions.

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