Robinhood and Webull surge as US eases day trading restrictions

Published: 2026-04-15 15:40:16 ET HOOD

Robinhood and Webull shares are up about 10% and 12% respectively in intraday trading, following the SEC's approval of a major overhaul of day trading regulations. The regulator greenlit a FINRA proposal to eliminate the rule that restricted accounts under $25,000 to just three trades over a five-business-day period, removing a significant hurdle for retail investors.

Esteban Tesson

Published on 04/15/2026 at 03:40 pm EDT

This shift now allows retail traders to execute an unlimited number of intraday transactions, provided they comply with new margin requirements adjusted in real time. The mandate to maintain a minimum balance of $25,000 is being scrapped, a measure previously criticized for its perceived discrimination against less affluent investors.For brokerage platforms, this development represents a significant growth lever. The anticipated increase in transaction volume per user is expected to bolster revenues and strengthen customer engagement, as active traders are more likely to use these applications frequently. The new regulatory framework will take effect following the final publication of the rules by FINRA.