You've bought and held crypto on Robinhood—great start! But if you're serious about security, ownership, and freedom, it's time to level up.
Leaving your assets on a centralized platform like Robinhood means you don’t truly own your crypto;they do. So, if you want full control over your Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana, you need a cold wallet like Tangem. It’s safer than a federal bank, easier to use, and puts the keys in your hands, not on someone else’s server.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through step-by-step how to move your crypto from Robinhood to a Tangem Wallet or any other cold storage solution. Let’s get you independent and secure.
What is Robinhood?
Robinhood fully entered crypto in 2025 by combining global regulations, on-chain assets, yield, and derivatives in a user-friendly app. Its June 2 acquisition of Bitstamp expanded its international exchange presence with over 50 licenses across the EU, UK, US, and Asia. At its June 30 event in Cannes, Robinhood launched free U.S. stock and ETF tokens for EU users, added tokens linked to companies like OpenAI and SpaceX, and revealed plans for a new blockchain for real-world assets and trading.
However, Robinhood sometimes restricts buying and selling to manage risk, even when markets are open. Users are increasingly skeptical that Robinhood’s BOATS (Best Order Available Trade System) or similar internal risk controls will also be applied to crypto trading, especially during rapid price swings.
Many still remember when Robinhood restricted buy orders on “meme stocks” like GameStop in 2021 and later applied similar measures in volatile after-hours sessions. This created a lasting narrative that Robinhood can “flip the switch” when liquidity thins.
This history of intervention is a good reason to consider using a cold wallet to protect your assets from future platform or trading restrictions.
Set up your cold wallet and generate public addresses
Here’s a simple guide to set up your Tangem cold wallet and find your public address:
Unbox your Tangem card.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play on your NFC-enabled smartphone.
Open the app, choose Create wallet,and tap your card or ring to your phone to start the setup process.
Add the coins and chains you’ll use by selecting them in the app's Markets.
To get your public address, tap a coin, then select Receive, and you can view or copy your address and QR code.
How to move crypto from Robinhood to Tangem Wallet
Before transferring crypto out of Robinhood, you must verify your identity and enable two-factor authentication on your account. After completing these steps, Robinhood may take up to five business days to review your information and enable crypto transfers.
Here’s how to send crypto after the review is done:
Open the Robinhood app or website
Go to the crypto’s detail page.
Click Send.
Enter the amount you wish to send.
Paste the address generated by the Tangem Wallet. Ensure it matches the coin’s network, e.g., BTC, ERC-20).
Double-check the address (Copy and pasting it is safer than manual typing).
Click Review, then Submit.
Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, your Tangem app should reflect the updated balance.
You can use a blockchain explorer (e.g., blockchair.com or etherscan.io) to verify the transaction by address or transaction hash.
Robinhood’s crypto withdrawal fees and limits
By mid‑2025, Robinhood Crypto transfers are fee‑free except for network costs, per the official fee schedule.
Fees
Network (miners’) fees only: Robinhood doesn't add its own fee for crypto transfers, but you’ll always pay the blockchain’s network fee. These vary by coin and congestion. Sending 100 XLM when the network fee is 1 XLM would result in 101 XLM being taken from your Robinhood wallet.
ERC‑20 transfers: Network fees are paid in ETH, and Robinhood will deduct ETH automatically, even if your ETH balance is zero, by drawing from your token balance.
No platform surcharge: According to the official Robinhood Crypto fee schedule, transfers are fee‑free except for the inherent network costs (Robinhood).
Withdrawal Limits
Per day caps: You can send up to ≈ $5,000 worth of crypto or make up to 10 transfers in any 24‑hour window.
Instant vs. settlement delay: Crypto bought with Instant Buying Power can't be withdrawn until the trade fully settles, typically within 5 business days.
Your crypto withdrawal on Robinhood incurs network fees only, with no added platform fee. Limitations include a $5,000/day transfer cap and a 10‑transaction daily limit. If you use Instant Buying Power, plan for a 5‑business‑day settlement delay before withdrawals are available.
Conclusion
Here are some important tips to keep in mind when handling cryptocurrency transactions:
1. Always perform a test transaction with a small amount before transferring your entire balance. This helps to ensure that the transfer process is correct and reduces the risk of losing a large sum if something goes wrong.
2. Be very careful to send your cryptocurrency to the correct address type and blockchain. Sending crypto to an incorrect address or blockchain can lead to permanent loss of your funds, as transactions on different chains are not interchangeable.
3. Securely back up your cold wallet recovery phrase or any backup mechanism. This backup is crucial for restoring access to your funds if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Store this information in a safe, secure location that only you can access.
Following these tips will help you to safely manage your cryptocurrencies and avoid common pitfalls.
