Transferring crypto from Robinhood to Coinbase is actually a pretty simple process, but it requires careful attention to detail to avoid costly mistakes.
All you have to do is enable crypto transfers within Robinhood, follow a few simple steps and you're good to go.
In this article, we will cover those steps in detail with critical security information you need to know.
The first step is to create a free Coinbase account.
When creating a Coinbase account, you can start trading immediately, but full identity verification is mandatory before you can send or receive crypto.
Coinbase no longer allows crypto transfers without completing full identity verification. This is required by regulatory standards.
We recommend verifying your account now using your photo ID to avoid delays when you're ready to transfer.
New to the world of Crypto? Check out my full Coinbase tutorial below!
Before initiating any crypto transfers, you will need to verify your identity and enhance the security of your Robinhood account with 2FA.
WARNING: This is the #1 reason users lose funds. Many cryptocurrencies exist on multiple blockchain networks (Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Solana, etc.).
Never send crypto to an address without verifying the blockchain network first! Sending Bitcoin to an Ethereum address or ETH to a Polygon address will result in permanent loss of funds.
When transferring, you must ensure:
Cryptocurrency is held in a wallet, and each crypto wallet has a unique address.
For example, if you are sending Bitcoin, then you must use a Bitcoin address on the Bitcoin network. This is true for each cryptocurrency and each blockchain network.
For maximum security, use Coinbase's QR code instead of copying and pasting addresses. Scanning the QR code directly with your Robinhood app's camera eliminates the risk of address poisoning attacks or manual entry errors.
Address poisoning attacks are increasingly common - hackers replace your clipboard content with their own address when you copy a wallet address.
To find your Coinbase wallet address, use the steps below:
You have now copied your Coinbase wallet for this particular crypto and blockchain network.
You will need to set up a Robinhood Crypto Wallet in order to send cryptocurrency. Note that Robinhood offers two ways to hold crypto—the Robinhood Crypto app (custodial, where Robinhood holds your keys) and Robinhood Wallet (self-custody, where you hold your own keys).
NEVER send crypto back to a Robinhood address you received it from. Robinhood uses different addresses for deposits and withdrawals. Using the wrong address can result in permanent loss of funds.
For ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum, you'll pay network fees in ETH, but Robinhood automatically calculates this and deducts it from your token balance - you don't need ETH in your wallet.
Follow the steps below to finish this transfer:
• Transaction time: Typically 10 minutes to 2 hours depending on blockchain network conditions
• Confirmations needed: Most exchanges require 3-6 blockchain confirmations before crediting your account
• Tracking: You can check your transaction status using a blockchain explorer with your transaction ID
• Security feature: Consider enabling address allowlisting in both platforms after your first transfer, which restricts withdrawals to pre-approved addresses with a 48-hour security hold
After you submit the transfer, it will be on its way to your Coinbase balance. That's how to safely transfer from Robinhood to Coinbase in 2025.
If your transaction seems stuck:
Remember: Crypto transfers are final and cannot be reversed, even by Robinhood or Coinbase. Always double-check addresses and networks before confirming!
