Robinhood margin loans hit $21.6B, up 127% year over year
- —Robinhood margin loans hit a record $21.6B at end of Q2 2026
- —Balance up 127% compared with the same period last year
- —End-July balance fell 4% to $20.7B
- —End-August balance rose to $21.5B, up 72% year over year
Why it matters: Surging margin balances signal rising retail risk appetite, which could amplify volatility if markets reverse.
Source: TokenPost