The stock of the popular online brokerage platform, often referred to as the "home base for U.S. retail investors," Robinhood (HOOD.US), experienced another significant uptick during Thursday's trading session, climbing nearly 4%. This movement extends a remarkable rally, with the stock having accumulated a gain of 56% since the beginning of April. Shares were recently trading at $108.44.

Market sentiment appears to be influenced by several factors. Reports indicate that new Federal Reserve Chair Wash has adopted a favorable stance towards digital assets. This policy mix, potentially combining a hawkish interest rate approach with a friendly regulatory environment, is seen as structurally beneficial for the cryptocurrency market.

Furthermore, a significant event on June 12th contributed to heightened activity. The initial public offering (IPO) of SpaceX saw Robinhood as one of the select few brokerages granted retail IPO allocations. The platform offered its users the opportunity to subscribe to these shares, which reportedly drove record-breaking trading volume and traffic on its platform.