Fintech innovation and leadership by Baiju Bhatt
Baiju Bhatt co-founded Robinhood Markets in 2013, reshaping retail access to equities and crypto through commission-free trading. Robinhood reached more than 20 million funded accounts by 2024 and recorded revenue of approximately $3 billion in 2023, with crypto transactions representing a substantial portion. Bhatt’s net worth in 2025 is estimated between $6 billion and $6.9 billion, primarily from a 6 percent ownership stake in Robinhood.
In March 2024, Bhatt stepped down from his role as Chief Creative Officer to focus on new ventures, including founding Aetherflux, a space-based solar energy company. Robinhood remains a key crypto gateway, offering trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets to millions of retail customers. The company has expanded its services with regulated crypto custody and wallet infrastructure, handling billions of dollars in monthly transaction volume. Bhatt is widely recognized for creating one of the largest consumer-facing platforms linking traditional and digital asset markets.